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History

Jade Imagine released their debut EP, ''What the Fuck Was I Thinking'', in 2017 through Milk! Records, a label co-founded by Australian singer-songwriters

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. In 2018, Jade Imagine played at key music festivals, Big Sound Australia, and

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, Austin, Texas. In 2019, Jade Imagine released their first full-length album, ''Basic Love'', through Milk! Records and

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on their UK tour The band's sophomore album, ''Cold Memory'', was released in 2022. This record continued their exploration of contemporary themes, receiving positive reviews for its cohesive sound and lyrical depth. In 2024, Jade Imagine supported

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on her national tour. On February 12 2025, the band released the single ''Hot Bath'' with Rolling Stone listing it as Songs you need to Know. and with strong Australian radio support including rotation on Double J and

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. On March 12, 2025 the band released a remix by GUM & Ginoli of ''Hot Bath''.

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. and a final nominee in the

Australian Music Prize The Australian Music Prize (often shortened to the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 ($30,000 from 2005 to 2023) given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The award was ...

2019.

References

{{reflist Australian musicians Living people Alternative rock guitarists Australian women singer-songwriters