Just when winter feels endless, Swedish pop duo JUNG (@wearejung) kick off 2026 with Vacation, a bright, sun-soaked anthem that injects pure summer energy into January’s greyest days. Serving as the title track from their upcoming EP (out April 2026), the song taps into a universally relatable feeling: needing a vacation… from your vacation. 😅🌴
🎧 Listen: JUNG – “Vacation (feat. Baby Hooligans)”
🌞 A Soundtrack for Escapism
Built on early-2000s indie and Britpop-inspired production, “Vacation” feels instantly familiar yet refreshingly modern. Crafted in London with legendary producer Tim Powell—best known for co-writing Cher’s iconic “Believe”—and hit songwriter James Bell (The Business by Tiësto), the track pairs breezy melodies with sing-along hooks that feel tailor-made for road trips and festival fields. 🚗🎶
The inspiration? Real life.
“You know that feeling when you get home from a vacation and realize you need… well, another vacation?” the duo shares. “You’re more exhausted than when you left, whether it’s from partying too hard or travelling with kids. That’s exactly what our new single captures – the need for a vacation from your vacation.”
👨👧👧 A Family Touch
Adding extra charm, Henrik and Tom Ljungqvist’s daughters—Sam and Mary—lend their voices to the chorus, earning the playful feature credit “feat. Baby Hooligans.” The result is a joyful, carefree energy that perfectly matches the song’s escapist theme. 💛
🚀 Momentum & Big Moments Ahead
“Vacation” continues the momentum of JUNG’s recent single Tom Cruisin, which famously caught the attention of Tom Cruise. Already tipped as a future summer favorite, the track is also set to feature in a global travel agency commercial airing throughout spring 2026, further cementing its feel-good, wanderlust appeal. 🌍✨
With a run of radio hits including “Follow Your Heart,” “Wasteland,” and “Heaven,” plus sold-out shows and festival appearances like Way Out West, JUNG have steadily built a reputation as one of Sweden’s most reliable pop exports.
⭐ JUNG: Career Highlights
- 🌍 170+ million global streams since their debut in 2018
- 💿 Certified Platinum (SE): “Wasteland” & “Falling Free”
- 💿 Certified Double Platinum (SE): “Let Him Go” (feat. Clara Mae)
- 📻 Top 10 Swedish Airplay hit: “Follow Your Heart” peaked at #10
- 🎶 Debut album Dreamers (2020) has surpassed 70 million global streams
✨ Final Take
Released in the bleak heart of winter, “Vacation” feels like an instant escape—uplifting, nostalgic, and impossible not to smile along to. If you’re craving warmth, light, and a reminder that brighter days are ahead, JUNG’s latest single is exactly the getaway you need. ☀️🎧
Stream JUNG’s “Vacation (feat. Baby Hooligans)”
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