Jaguar Jonze
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Birth name | Deena Lynch |
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Born | Yokohama, Japan | 12 January 1992
Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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Years active | 2012–present |
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Associated acts | Hermitude |
Website | jaguarjonze |
Deena Lynch (born 12 January 1992), known professionally as Jaguar Jonze, is a Taiwanese-Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Brisbane, Queensland. Lynch originally performed under the mononym Deena before adopting a stage name. 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 participation in Australia Decides 2020.
2012–2017: Early career
Deena Lynch was born in Yokohama, Japan to a Taiwanese mother and Australian father. She relocated to Australia at age seven and spent the next seven years in various foster homes, as her mother awaited immigration approval from Taiwan. As a child, she experienced abuse and was later diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. By 2009, she was based in Brisbane.
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". 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. 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. Her two music videos under Deena, "Cupid" and "Turpentine", remain unlisted on YouTube.
2018–present: Later career
In 2018 Lynch released her first single under the stage name Jaguar Jonze, "You Got Left Behind". 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. During 2019, as Spectator Jonze, she displayed her visual artworks at the Brisbane Street Art Festival, and in the following year she was a finalist for the Brisbane Portrait Prize with Deena IX: Waking the Tiger. She developed the photographer persona, Dusky Jonze, as "a dialogue with the body".
In February 2020, Jaguar Jonze was a contestant on Australia Decides, entering "Rabbit Hole" to compete for Australia's Eurovision entry. She came 6th place, with 46 points. Lynch released a cover version of Britney Spears' song "Toxic". 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. Later that year, she released two more singles, "Deadalive" and "Murder".
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.
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 sophemore EP, "Antihero", containing her four previous singles as well as one new track.
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, with a yet to be released song.
Discography
Studio albums
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Lone Wolf |
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Black Cat |
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Extended plays
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Diamonds & Liquid Gold |
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ANTIHERO |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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"Cupid" | 2014 | Deena | Lone Wolf |
"Turpentine" | 2015 | Non-album singles | |
"You Got Left Behind" | 2018 | Jaguar
Jonze |
Diamonds & Liquid Gold |
"Beijing Baby" | 2019 | ||
"Kill Me With Your Love" | |||
"Rabbit Hole" | 2020 | ||
"Toxic" | Non-album singles | ||
"DEADALIVE" | ANTIHERO | ||
"MURDER" | |||
"ASTRONAUT" | 2021 | ||
"CURLED IN" | |||
"WHO DIED AND MADE YOU KING?" | TBA |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Heart-Shaped Box"
(Triple J Like a Version) (Hermitude featuring Jaguar Jonze) |
2019 | Non-album singles |
Videography
Title | Year | Artist(s) | Director(s) |
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"Cupid" | 2014 | Deena | Jonathan Fang |
"Turpentine" | 2015 | ||
"You Got Left Behind" | 2018 | Jaguar Jonze | Benjamin Wright & Giovanna Gonzalez |
"Beijing Baby" | 2019 | Ben Gerbanas | |
"Kill Me With Your Love" | Ash Lim | ||
"Rabbit Hole" | 2020 | Ribal Hosn & Jaguar Jonze | |
"Rising Sun" | |||
"Diamonds & Liquid Gold" | |||
"Toxic" | |||
"DEADALIVE" | |||
"MURDER" | |||
"ASTRONAUT" | 2021 | Natalie Sim | |
"CURLED IN" | Ribal Hosn & Jaguar Jonze | ||
"TESSELLATIONS" | |||
"WHO DIED AND MADE YOU KING?" | Jaguar Jonze |
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.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | Deena Lynch (Jaguar Jonze) | 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award | Won |
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.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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J Awards of 2020 | Jaguar Jonze | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
J Awards of 2021 | Jaguar Jonze | You Done Good Award | Pending |
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.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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2020 | Jaguar Jonze | Singer / Songwriter | Won |
2021 | Jaguar Jonze | Singer / Songwriter | Won |