Brand new album from The Imaginaries

From the open plains of Oklahoma, The Imaginaries have made a name for themselves as one of Americana’s most compelling husband-and-wife duos. Consisting of Shane Henry on guitar and vocals alongside Maggie McClure on piano and vocals, the pair bring together their individual experiences as successful solo artists into a collective sound that’s brimming with rootsy rock edge and heartfelt Americana spirit.

Since releasing their debut album in 2021, recorded at the storied studios of Muscle Shoals, Alabama with legendary Swampers musicians, the duo has built a body of work that reflects determination, creativity and a steadfast love for music. Even before their official debut as The Imaginaries, Maggie and Shane had already made their mark in the industry, with individual careers that naturally converged into a shared artistic vision. Their union as a duo was launched with high-profile live performances, including opening slots for Judy Collins, John Waite, Sixpence None the Richer and The Gatlin Brothers, as well as being handpicked to join the Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour in 2019.

This background of live experience has carried through to their music, which shines equally in the studio and on stage, where soaring harmonies and magnetic performances bring their Americana storytelling to life. Their debut not only showcased their blend of roots rock and singer-songwriter balladry but also marked the beginning of a multi-dimensional career. Beyond the studio and the stage, The Imaginaries have been highly successful in film and television sync, with over 75 placements across movies, TV and advertising.

They wrote, produced and starred in the Samuel Goldwyn feature A Cowgirl’s Song, with Maggie’s skills as a music supervisor and Shane’s co-founding of boutique guitar pedal company Westerlund Audio serving as proof of their wide-ranging creativity. More recently, their original songs have been featured in Netflix’s Mending the Line, the upcoming feature The One, and the Dennis Quaid-led biopic Reagan, in which they also perform on screen.

Now, The Imaginaries return with their brand new sophomore album titled Fever, a record that channels salvation after struggle through a blend of styles. Recorded once again in Muscle Shoals with both first and second-generation Swampers, the release draws on gritty blues rock, shimmering Americana pop and poignant singer-songwriter moments. The twelves-track set captures the balance of Shane’s blues-rock stylings with Maggie’s melodic and vulnerable songwriting, echoing touchstones from Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty to Bonnie Raitt and The Civil Wars.

Fever is brought to life by a list of exceptional collaborators, with Vince Gill lending his guitar work to the single “Whole Lotta Livin’,” Joe Bonamassa appearing on “Crossroads” and Ariel Posen featuring on “Wishing Well.” Each guest appearance underscores the duo’s standing within the Americana and blues-rock community while highlighting their ability to create music that feels at once timeless and modern. Set up by the grooving rock-focused title track “Fever,” the pair’s split vocal leads hover above crunchy guitar riffs, rolling drums and stretching organ textures as they spin infectious melodic leads throughout.

“Crossroads” casts a smokey Americana rock scene where their commanding vocal leads inject swaggering energy into the grooving arrangement, tinged by Joe Bonamassa’s slick lead guitar work. The album’s new single “I Knew It Was You” leans into the band’s pop-focused side with a jangly country-inflected outing that pairs delicate melodic writing with smooth instrumentation and breezy rhythms, crafting a truly enchanting listening experience.

Closing the record with “Lucky Ones,” The Imaginaries present a graceful folk ballad, capturing their absorbing songwriting in an intricate, stripped back setting of soft guitar plucks and hushed instrumentation. With support from the Shoals Music Makers Incentive Program and a steadily growing spotlight in outlets like American Songwriter, Deadline and HuffPost, The Imaginaries are positioning Fever as a thrilling new chapter. Their music is as cinematic as it is intimate, carrying the context of Oklahoma’s open landscapes and the legacy of Muscle Shoals’ historic sound. As they take their new record on tour, The Imaginaries prove once again that their partnership, both in life and in music, remains one of Americana’s most exciting stories.

Listen to Fever below