Vanessa Jade Unveils Debut Single “The More I Lie”
Australian singer songwriter, Vanessa Jade has made a bold solo debut with her single “The More I Lie”, a haunting alt-country anthem about masking, fawning, and reclaiming identity after a late autism diagnosis.
Produced by Nash Chambers and recorded in Nashville, the track leads a forthcoming album and is backed by an Australian regional tour, music video, and upcoming festival appearances. With International Tours to be announced in 2026.
Vanessa’s honest lyricism and fearless storytelling mark the arrival of a striking new voice in Australian Americana.
“This song is a really special one to me,” she says. “I wrote it after my marriage fell apart and right before I was diagnosed with autism.
“It is an anthem of sorts for me about reclaiming autonomy in life, being proud of who you are and not trying to fit in where you don’t belong. Making friends with your little alien self and thriving without the shackles of people pleasing. I hope those who need to hear it connect with it.”
The track, produced by Nashville-based Nash Chambers (Kasey Chambers, Jimmy Barnes, Archie Roach), offers a strong preview of Vanessa’s forthcoming debut album, recorded between Australia and the U.S. and steeped in Americana and AltFolk.
Raised on Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and Rickie Lee Jones, Vanessa grew up on the NSW Central Coast and was discovered as a teen by Kasey Chambers.
This led to an early signing with Winterman & Goldstein (The Vines, Jet, The Preatures), the formation of Sydney indie outfit Hot Spoke (Mercury), and a string of collaborative projects including A-Sides Club (Boy & Bear, The Whitlams) and Caliko.
Vanessa’s distinctive voice has appeared on Triple J, Rage, MTV, and festival stages including Woodford, Tamworth, Majors Creek, and BIGSOUND. Now recording under her own name for the first time, Vanessa is stepping out with her most personal and powerful work to date.
“This song came from the moment I realised I’d been abandoning myself in relationships—performing a version of me I thought was more lovable,” she says. “Getting diagnosed helped me see the pattern. Writing this song was the first step in breaking it.”
The single features acclaimed Nashville guitarist Rob McNelley (Luke Combs, Bob Seger, Miranda Lambert), Syd Green (drums) and Matt Tonks (bvs). A cinematic/yet quirky music video directed by Thom Davies (Middle Kids, Milku) accompanies the release.
Vanessa channels influences from Joni Mitchell to early Sheryl Crow, Phoebe Bridgers, and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss. Set for full release early 2026, Vanessa’s debut album is a culmination of passion, resilience, and creative evolution.
Backed by an upcoming regional tour, festival appearances, this is a fearless new chapter for an artist who’s just getting started.
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