Glasgow indie-rock trio Junior VP recently returned with brand new single “Red Cardigan“, a bittersweet anthem that explores the lingering ache of a first love that never quite faded. This release offers another glimpse into the band’s forthcoming debut album, ‘Do You Feel The Same?’, due in 2027.
Recorded at Glasgow’s now-closed Venice of the North Studios with Jamie Martin and mastered by Robin Sutherland, “Red Cardigan” is a patchwork of dreamy guitar flourishes, wistful melodies, razor-sharp drums and instantly memorable choruses that dress up a sad song into a slightly happier one, telling the story of a long-lost first love.
Speaking on the track, vocalist and lyricist Ross Macintosh says, “I think this is one of the only tracks on our upcoming album that has three verses. We usually try to keep songs short, sweet and going in different directions but I really like the narrative that we managed to put together here. It tells the story of a sort of ‘long-lost first love’ and we hope it resonates, or at the very least that people find themselves humming along to the chorus afterwards. It’s a weird one because the chorus lyrics came whilst I was writing the melody, but I have no idea who Grace is… There’s a lot of playfulness in the instruments and magic moments that can only come from being in the studio.”
You can check out “Red Cardigan” on Spotify below or via further platforms here.
