Acclaimed JUNO and Polaris Prize-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot has unveiled a haunting and heartfelt new single: a cover of “Red,” originally written and recorded by Canadian alt-rock band Treble Charger. Reimagined through a melancholic folk-rock lens, Lightfoot’s rendition of “Red” highlights her emotive vocal delivery, introspective tone, and a warm, rootsy arrangement that nods to classic country influences.

Lightfoot’s rendition of “Red” also features Treble Charger’s Bill Priddle, who penned the original. Their musical connection stretches back to their time playing together in the band Don Vail, and the idea for this collaboration came to life after a live show in Priddle’s hometown.

“I’ve loved this song since I was a kid, and became friends with Bill Priddle when we were both playing in the band Don Vail,” shares Lightfoot. “We’ve kept in touch and he came out to our show in Sault Ste. Marie last summer. I had the idea to cover this song with him then, and after we sang it together, it made so much sense to cut this one for this record.”

The song’s soft, country-tinged instrumentation was a collaborative effort shaped by Lightfoot and co-producer/husband Jon Auer, who suggested the genre twist and even played drums in a makeshift living room studio. The track also features Annie Lindsay on fiddle, giving the arrangement a tender, Dolly Parton-inspired charm.

This beautifully reflective cover of “Red” is a natural extension of the emotional and thematic depth showcased on Healing Power, Lightfoot’s most recent album. That record, produced by Gus van Go, traced her personal growth through pop-rock anthems and folk-rooted storytelling, and her version of “Red” continues in that spirit—pairing vulnerability with sonic warmth.