Jaguar Jonze

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Jaguar Jonze
Birth nameDeena Lynch
Also known as
  • Deena
  • Spectator Jonze
  • Dusky Jonze
Born (1992-01-12) 12 January 1992 (age 32)
Yokohama, Japan
Origin Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • visual artist
  • photographer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • production
  • acoustic guitar
  • keyboards
  • organ
Years active2012–present
Labels
Website jaguarjonze.com OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Deena Lynch (born 12 January 1992 [1] ), commonly known as Jaguar Jonze, is a Taiwanese-Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Brisbane, Queensland. Lynch has additionally worked as a visual artist and a photographer, under the pseudonyms Spectator Jonze and Dusky Jonze, respectively. She is best known for her participations in Australia Decides 2020 and 2022, where she placed 6th and 3rd respectively.

Contents

Career

2012–2017: Early career

Deena Lynch was born in Yokohama, Japan to a Taiwanese mother and Australian father. [2] She relocated to Australia at age seven. As a child, she experienced abuse and was later diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. [2] By 2009, she was based in Brisbane. [2]

In 2012, Lynch released her first album, Lone Wolf, as Deena and in 2015 followed with a second album, Black Cat, which included the single "Cupid". [3] [4] For the latter album she provided vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards and organ; she was assisted by Joe Fallon on electric guitar and organ; Jack Killalea on bass guitar and guitar; Luke Sampson on drums and percussion. [4] In 2015, she also released the single "Turpentine". All albums and singles under the performance name Deena, were removed from her streaming services, however some albums remained physically available in stores in 2020. [5] [6] Her two music videos under Deena, "Cupid" and "Turpentine", remain unlisted on YouTube. [7]

2018–present: Later career

In 2018 Lynch released her first single under the stage name Jaguar Jonze, "You Got Left Behind". [8] She released three more singles, "Beijing Baby", "Kill Me with Your Love", and "Rabbit Hole" during 2019 to 2020. These were included on the extended play, Diamonds & Liquid Gold, alongside two new tracks, "Rising Sun", and the title track. [9] [10] During 2019, as Spectator Jonze, she displayed her visual artworks at the Brisbane Street Art Festival, [11] and in the following year she was a finalist for the Brisbane Portrait Prize with Deena IX: Waking the Tiger. [2] She developed the photographer persona, Dusky Jonze, as "a dialogue with the body". [12]

In February 2020, Jaguar Jonze was a contestant on Australia Decides, entering "Rabbit Hole" to compete for Australia's Eurovision entry. [13] She came 6th place, with 46 points. [13] Lynch released a cover version of Britney Spears' song "Toxic". [14] While in New York, Lynch cut short her American tour and returned to Australia in mid-March, to land in Sydney, where she was diagnosed with COVID-19. [15] Later that year, she released two more singles, "Deadalive" and "Murder". [16] [17]

In November 2020, Lynch was commissioned by Christian Louboutin to create a concept film, visual artworks and photos featuring herself, in collaboration with Louboutin's Fall/Winter 2020 Cube Collection. [18]

In early 2021, she issued her first singles of the year, "Astronaut", and "Curled In", both accompanied by a music video.

On 16 April 2021, Lynch released her sophomore EP, "Antihero", containing her four previous singles as well as one new track. [19] [20]

On 8 October 2021, she released "Who Died and Made You King?". Later that month, it was announced that she would be competing in Australia Decides 2022, later revealed to be with her 2022 single "Little Fires". [21] She won the jury vote placing 3rd overall. [22]

Jaguar Jonze released her album "Bunny Mode" on 3 June 2022. [23] A survivor of sexual assault, Jonze described writing 'Bunny Mode' as a "cathartic process". [24]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Lone Wolf
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, Physical
Black Cat
  • Released: 2015 [4]
  • Label: Independent (DEENA008)
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, Physical
Bunny Mode [25]
  • Released: 3 June 2022
  • Label: Nettwerk
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, Physical [26]

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Diamonds & Liquid Gold
  • Released: 17 April 2020 [27]
  • Label: Nettwerk
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, Physical
Antihero
  • Released: 16 April 2021 [19]
  • Label: Nettwerk
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, Physical
Victim Impact Statement
  • Released: 23 February 2024 [28]
  • Label: Jaguar Jonze, Nettwerk
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist showing year released and album name
TitleYear Album
Credited as Jaguar Jonze
"You Got Left Behind" [29] 2018Diamonds & Liquid Gold
"Beijing Baby" [30] 2019
"Kill Me With Your Love" [31]
"Rabbit Hole" [32] 2020
"Toxic" [33] Non-album singles
"Deadalive" [34] ANTIHERO
"Murder" [35]
"Astronaut" [36] 2021
"Curled In" [37]
"Who Died and Made You King?"
(solo or featuring Shungudzo) [38] 		BUNNY MODE [25]
"Cut" [39] 2022
"Little Fires"
"Trigger Happy" [40]
"Punchline" [41]
"Swallow" [42]
"Angry, Angry"
(with Haru Nemuri) [43] 		2023TBA
"Whiplash" [44] 2024Victim Impact Statement
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Heart-Shaped Box"

(Triple J Like a Version) (Hermitude featuring Jaguar Jonze)

2019Non-album singles
"You Can't Hurt Me Anymore" [45]

(Kate Miller-Heidke featuring Jaguar Jonze)

2022 Child in Reverse (Deluxe edition)

Videography

TitleYearDirector(s)
Credited as Jaguar Jonze
As lead artist
"You Got Left Behind"2018Benjamin Wright & Giovanna Gonzalez
"Beijing Baby"2019Ben Gerbanas
"Kill Me With Your Love"Ash Lim
"Rabbit Hole"2020Ribal Hosn & Jaguar Jonze
"Rising Sun"
"Diamonds & Liquid Gold"
"Toxic"
"Deadalive"
"Murder"
"Astronaut"2021Natalie Sim
"Curled In"Ribal Hosn & Jaguar Jonze
"Tessellations"
"Who Died and Made You King?"Jaguar Jonze
"Cut"2022
"Little Fires"
"Trigger Happy"
"Punchline"
Guest appearance
"You Can't Hurt Me Anymore" [46]
(Kate Miller-Heidke featuring Jaguar Jonze)		2022Joshua Tate

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 Deena Lynch (Jaguar Jonze)2021 Outstanding Achievement Awardawarded [47]
2022 "Who Died and Made You King?"Independent Song of the YearNominated [48] [49]

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2020 Jaguar JonzeUnearthed Artist of the YearNominated [50] [51]
2021 Jaguar JonzeYou Done Good AwardWon [52] [53]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 Jaguar JonzeBest Live Act in QLDNominated [54]
Jaguar JonzeBest Live Voice in QLDNominated

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006. [55]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)
2020 [56] Jaguar JonzeSinger / SongwriterWon
2021 [57] Jaguar JonzeSinger / SongwriterWon

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year. [58]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021Jaguar JonzeBest New ArtistNominated [59]

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