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]
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]
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]
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