Jade Imagine
Jade Imagine is an Australian indie pop band formed in Melbourne in 2016. The group is led by singer-songwriter Jade McInally, who previously performed with acts such as Teeth & Tongue and Tantrums.[1]
History
[edit]Jade Imagine released their debut EP, What the Fuck Was I Thinking, in 2017 [2] through Milk! Records, a label co-founded by Australian singer-songwriters Courtney Barnett and Jen Cloher.[3] In 2018, Jade Imagine played at key music festivals, Big Sound[4] Australia, and South by South West, Austin, Texas.[5]
In 2019, Jade Imagine released their first full-length album, Basic Love,[6] through Milk! Records and Marathon Artists.[7] Also in 2019 they supported Pond on their UK tour[8]
The band's sophomore album, Cold Memory, was released in 2022.[9] This record continued their exploration of contemporary themes, receiving positive reviews for its cohesive sound and lyrical depth.[10] In 2024, Jade Imagine supported Stella Donnelly on her national tour.[11]
On February 12, 2025, the band released the single Hot Bath with Rolling Stone listing it as Songs you need to Know.[12] and with strong Australian radio support including rotation on Double J[13] and 3RRR.[14] On March 12, 2025 the band released a remix by GUM & Ginoli of Hot Bath.[15]
Members
[edit]- Jade McInally – vocals, guitar
- Tim Harvey – guitar, vocals
- Madeline Lo Booth– bass, vocals
- Winter McQuinn – drums
Discography
[edit]- What the Fuck Was I Thinking (EP, 2017)
- Basic Love (Album, 2019)
- Cold Memory (Album, 2022)
- Hot Bath (single 2025)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Jade Imagine was the inaugural winner of the Australian music Upstart Award in 2017.[16] and a final nominee in the Australian Music Prize 2019.[17]
References
[edit]- ↑ Rogerson, Johnny (2019-07-29). "Jade Imagine talks first times..." The Rodeo Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ Pereira, Holly. "Jade Imagine". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ↑ "How Milk! Records shaped the DIY sounds of Australia". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ↑ Fitzgerald, Riley (2018-10-05). "Heroes, BIGSOUND, and the much-anticipated first album: a chat with Jade Imagine". Happy Mag. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ↑ Jenke, Tyler (2018-01-13). "Here are all the Australian & New Zealand acts heading to SXSW 2018". The Music Network. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ↑ "Jade Imagine Basic Love review". Beat Magazine. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ↑ "JADE IMAGINE". MARATHON ARTISTS. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ "Tour Diary: jade imagine Hit The Road With Stella Donnelly & POND". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ↑ Wallen, Doug (2022-10-21). "Jade Imagine – 'Cold Memory' review: sophisticated second record rewards patient listening". NME. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ "Watch: Delve Into Melbourne Indie-Pop Legends Jade Imagine's Cinematic Live Performance Film". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ Hazel, Andy. "Live Review: Stella Donnelly, Jade Imagine, Mia June @ Northcote Theatre". The Music. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ↑ "Song You Need to Know: Jade Imagine, 'Hot Bath'". Rolling Stone Australia. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ "Arvos". ABC listen. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ "Programs: Breakfasters – 28 February 2025, Breakfasters — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio". www.rrr.org.au. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ "Hot Bath (GUM & Ginoli remix), by jade imagine". jade imagine. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
- ↑ Rinaldo, Talia (2023-07-17). "Entries are now open for The UpStart Award, offering a $10,000 grant to emerging Victorian songwriters". Forte Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ↑ AustralianMusician (2019-12-11). "AUSTRALIAN MUSIC PRIZE FINAL NOMINATIONS LIST REVEALED". Australian Musician Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-09.