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

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

  • Jade McInally – vocals, guitar
  • Tim Harvey – guitar, vocals
  • Madeline Lo Booth– bass, vocals
  • Winter McQuinn – drums

Discography

  • What the Fuck Was I Thinking (EP, 2017)
  • Basic Love (Album, 2019)
  • Cold Memory (Album, 2022)
  • Hot Bath (single 2025)

Awards and nominations

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

  1. ^ Rogerson, Johnny (2019-07-29). "Jade Imagine talks first times..." The Rodeo Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  2. ^ Pereira, Holly. "Jade Imagine". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  3. ^ "How Milk! Records shaped the DIY sounds of Australia". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  4. ^ Fitzgerald, Riley (2018-10-05). "Heroes, BIGSOUND, and the much-anticipated first album: a chat with Jade Imagine". Happy Mag. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  5. ^ Jenke, Tyler (2018-01-13). "Here are all the Australian & New Zealand acts heading to SXSW 2018". The Music Network. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  6. ^ "Jade Imagine Basic Love review". Beat Magazine. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  7. ^ "JADE IMAGINE". MARATHON ARTISTS. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  8. ^ "Tour Diary: jade imagine Hit The Road With Stella Donnelly & POND". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  9. ^ Wallen, Doug (2022-10-21). "Jade Imagine – 'Cold Memory' review: sophisticated second record rewards patient listening". NME. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  10. ^ "Watch: Delve Into Melbourne Indie-Pop Legends Jade Imagine's Cinematic Live Performance Film". Life Without Andy. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  11. ^ Hazel, Andy. "Live Review: Stella Donnelly, Jade Imagine, Mia June @ Northcote Theatre". The Music. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  12. ^ "Song You Need to Know: Jade Imagine, 'Hot Bath'". Rolling Stone Australia. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  13. ^ "Arvos". ABC listen. 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  14. ^ "Programs: Breakfasters – 28 February 2025, Breakfasters — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio". www.rrr.org.au. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  15. ^ "Hot Bath (GUM & Ginoli remix), by jade imagine". jade imagine. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ AustralianMusician (2019-12-11). "AUSTRALIAN MUSIC PRIZE FINAL NOMINATIONS LIST REVEALED". Australian Musician Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
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