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..{{Cite web |last=Rogerson |first=Johnny |date=2019-07-29 |title=Jade Imagine talks first times... |url=https://therodeomag.com/2019/07/29/jade-imagine-talks-first-times/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=The Rodeo Magazine |language=en-GB}}
History
Jade Imagine released their debut EP, What the Fuck Was I Thinking, in 2017 {{Cite web |last=Pereira |first=Holly |title=Jade Imagine |url=https://beat.com.au/jade-imagine-what-the-fuck-was-i-thinking/ |url-status=live |access-date=9 March 2025 |website=Beat Magazine}}through Milk! Records, a label co-founded by Australian singer-songwriters Courtney Barnett and Jen Cloher.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-08 |title=How Milk! Records shaped the DIY sounds of Australia |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-milk-records-shaped-sound-of-australia/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=faroutmagazine.co.uk |language=en-US}} In 2018, Jade Imagine played at key music festivals, Big Sound{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Riley |date=2018-10-05 |title=Heroes, BIGSOUND, and the much-anticipated first album: a chat with Jade Imagine |url=https://happymag.tv/counting-down-to-the-debut-album-a-chat-with-jade-imagine/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Happy Mag |language=en-US}} Australia, and South by South West, Austin, Texas.{{Cite web |last=Jenke |first=Tyler |date=2018-01-13 |title=Here are all the Australian & New Zealand acts heading to SXSW 2018 |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/australian-new-zealand-acts-sxsw-2018/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=The Music Network}}
In 2019, Jade Imagine released their first full-length album, Basic Love,{{Cite web |date=7 August 2019 |title=Jade Imagine Basic Love review |url=https://beat.com.au/jade-imagine-basic-love-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=9 March 2025 |website=Beat Magazine}} through Milk! Records and Marathon Artists.{{Cite web |title=JADE IMAGINE |url=https://www.marathonartists.com/jade-imagine |url-status=live |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=MARATHON ARTISTS |language=en-US}} Also in 2019 they supported Pond on their UK tour{{Cite web |title=Tour Diary: jade imagine Hit The Road With Stella Donnelly & POND |url=https://lifewithoutandy.com/news/music/tour-diary-jade-imagine/ |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=Life Without Andy |language=en-US}}
The band's sophomore album, Cold Memory, was released in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Wallen |first=Doug |date=2022-10-21 |title=Jade Imagine – ‘Cold Memory’ review: sophisticated second record rewards patient listening |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/jade-imagine-cold-memory-review-3331599 |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} This record continued their exploration of contemporary themes, receiving positive reviews for its cohesive sound and lyrical depth. {{Cite web |title=Watch: Delve Into Melbourne Indie-Pop Legends Jade Imagine’s Cinematic Live Performance Film |url=https://lifewithoutandy.com/news/news/jade-imagine-performance-film-cold-memory/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=Life Without Andy |language=en-US}} In 2024, Jade Imagine supported Stella Donnelly on her national tour.{{Cite web |last=Hazel |first=Andy |title=Live Review: Stella Donnelly, Jade Imagine, Mia June @ Northcote Theatre |url=https://themusic.com.au/reviews/stella-donnelly-jade-imagine-mia-june-northcote-theatre/COy2Gh0cHx4/01-03-23 |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=The Music |language=en}}
On February 12 2025, the band released the single Hot Bath with Rolling Stone listing it as Songs you need to Know.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-14 |title=Song You Need to Know: Jade Imagine, 'Hot Bath' |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jade-imagine-hot-bath-song-you-need-to-know-72093/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}} and with strong Australian radio support including rotation on Double J{{Cite web |date=2025-02-19 |title=Arvos |url=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/doublej-arvos/arvos/104934928 |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=ABC listen |language=en-AU}} and 3RRR.{{Cite web |title=Programs: Breakfasters – 28 February 2025, Breakfasters — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio |url=https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/episodes/32827-breakfasters-28-february-2025 |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=www.rrr.org.au |language=en-au}} On March 12, 2025 the band released a remix by GUM & Ginoli of Hot Bath.{{Cite web |title=Hot Bath (GUM & Ginoli remix), by jade imagine |url=https://jadeimagine.bandcamp.com/track/hot-bath-gum-ginoli-remix?from=fanpub_fnb_trk&utm_source=track_release&utm_medium=email&utm_content=fanpub_fnb_trk&utm_campaign=jadeimagine+track+hot-bath-gum-ginoli-remix |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=jade imagine |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Rinaldo |first=Talia |date=2023-07-17 |title=Entries are now open for The UpStart Award, offering a $10,000 grant to emerging Victorian songwriters |url=https://fortemag.com.au/entries-are-now-open-for-the-upstart-award-offering-a-10000-grant-to-emerging-victorian-songwriters/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=Forte Magazine |language=en-AU}} and a final nominee in the Australian Music Prize 2019.{{Cite web |last=AustralianMusician |date=2019-12-11 |title=AUSTRALIAN MUSIC PRIZE FINAL NOMINATIONS LIST REVEALED |url=https://australianmusician.com.au/news/australian-music-prize-final-nominations-list-revealed/ |access-date=2025-03-09 |website=Australian Musician Magazine |language=en-AU}}