Plastic Box (song)

"Plastic Box"
Single by Jade
from the album That's Showbiz Baby
Released20 June 2025 (2025-06-20)
GenreSynth-pop[1]
Length3:21
LabelRCA
Songwriters
Producers
Jade singles chronology
"Hot" (English version)
(2025) 		"Plastic Box"
(2025) 		"Gossip"
(2025)
Music video
"Plastic Box" on YouTube

"Plastic Box" is a song by English singer Jade. It was released through RCA Records on 20 June 2025, as the fourth single from her debut solo studio album That's Showbiz Baby (2025).[2][3] "Plastic Box" peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, and charted for four weeks.

Background and promotion

The song was performed during her set at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, and later at the 2025 edition of Mighty Hoopla, hinting an imminent release.[4][5] Shortly after the show, she would announce the song's upcoming release on 20 June 2025. The song's release date and cover were unveiled on 11 June 2025, accompanied by an early preview of the track.[6][7]

Composition and lyrics

"Plastic Box" was written by Jade Thirlwall, along with Lauren Aquilina and Grades, who also took part in the song's production, along with Oscar Görres.[8][9] The song is described as an electronic synth-pop song. Thirlwall referred to the song as a "happy-sad pop song" about the irrational insecurity over a partner's past relationships, calling it one of her favorite songs she has written.[10] Several critics compared the song to the work of Swedish singer Robyn.[11][12][13]

Music video

The official music video of the song premiered on 20 June 2025. It was directed by India Harris, and contains references to Madonna's "Don't Tell Me" music video.[14][8]

Track listing

  • Streaming/digital download[15]
  1. "Plastic Box" – 3:21
  2. "Angel Of My Dreams" – 3:17
  3. "FUFN (Fuck You for Now)" – 3:33
  4. "Fantasy" – 3:36
  5. "Midnight Cowboy" – 3:31
  • Streaming/digital download – vocoded[16]
  1. "Plastic Box" (vocoded) – 3:31

Reception

The song received positive reviews from critics for its emotional lyrics, synth-pop production, and Thirlwall's vocal performance. Critics highlighted the song as a standout track from the album, noting its introspective themes and polished production.[17][18][19]

Critics' year-end rankings
Publication List Rank Ref.
NME The 50 Best Songs of 2025 19 [20]
Pitchfork The 100 Best Songs of 2025 48 [21]
The Guardian The 20 Best Songs of 2025 6 [22]

Charts

Awards and nominations

"Plastic Box" received a nomination for the 2025 Popjustice £20 Music Prize, alongside four other songs by the singer: "Angel of My Dreams", "Fantasy", "It Girl", and FUFN (Fuck You for Now)", among the full list of nominees.[27] On 16 October 2025, "Plastic Box" was revealed as the winner of the prize.[28]

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2025 Popjustice £20 Music Prize Best British Pop Single Won [28]
2025 CelebMix Awards Song of the Year Pending [29]

Release history

"Plastic Box" release history
Region Date Version Format Label Ref.
Various 20 June 2025 Original
RCA [15]
15 August 2025 Vocoded [16]

References

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  2. ^ Button, Jason (6 June 2025). "Jade newest single as fans predict 'song of the summer'". Shields Gazette. United Kingdom: National World. Retrieved 7 June 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ Magnolia, Anna Sky (12 June 2025). "JADE confirms next single 'Plastic Box' will drop this month". Cool FM. Retrieved 12 June 2025 – via Rayo.
  4. ^ Levine, Nick (27 May 2025). "JADE debuts new song Plastic Box at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend". Official Charts. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  5. ^ Tabberer, Jamie (1 June 2025). "JADE at Mighty Hoopla review: Already the stuff of main pop girl legend". Attitude. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  6. ^ Sam (12 June 2024). "Jade Announces New Single 'Plastic Box' / Unwraps Cover & Teaser". That Grape Juice. United States: Townsquare Media. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  7. ^ Sumadia, Kinette (12 June 2024). "Jade announces new single "Plastic Box," dropping June 20". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  8. ^ a b Monella (20 June 2024). "Jade Returns With Electrifying New Single 'Plastic Box'". Celebmix. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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  10. ^ "Jade releases "Plastic Box"". Frontview Magazine. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  11. ^ Tafoya, Harry (23 September 2025). "THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  12. ^ Snapes, Laura (8 September 2025). "Jade: That's Showbiz Baby! review – former Little Mix star thrives in chaos on an idiosyncratic debut". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  13. ^ Fogerty, John (28 June 2025). "Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Neil Young, Charli xcx and more – as it happened". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  14. ^ Breihan, Tom (20 June 2025). "Jade Releases New Single "Plastic Box": Listen". Stereogum. United Kingdom. OCLC 1142733705. Retrieved 20 June 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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  16. ^ a b "Plastic Box (Vocoded) - Single by JADE". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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  18. ^ "Jade – That's Showbiz Baby! (Album Review)". God Is In The TV. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  19. ^ "Jade embraces pop theatrics on "Plastic Box"". GrooveVolt. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ^ "The 50 Best Songs of 2025". NME. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  21. ^ Green, Walden (4 December 2025). "The 100 Best Songs of 2025". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 December 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  22. ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben; Snapes, Laura (3 December 2025). "The 20 best songs of 2025". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  23. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  24. ^ "Malta – Radio Airplay Chart | Settimana 33.2025 – dal 08/08/2025 al 14/08/2025" [Malta – Radio Airplay Chart | Week 33.2025 – 08/08/2025 to 14/08/2025] (in Italian). Radiomonitor. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart on 27/6/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  26. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: July 2025". TopHit. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  27. ^ "The 2025 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize". Popjustice. Archived from the original on 10 September 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  28. ^ a b "Jade's Plastic Box: winner of the 2025 Popjustice Twenty Quid Music Prize". Popjustice. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  29. ^ "CelebMix Awards 2025: The Nominees". CelebMix. December 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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