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‘The Last Thing’ Is A Pop Triumph from SAPPHIRE
With “The Last Thing”, SAPPHIRE delivers an irresistible cocktail of heart and heat. The song opens tenderly, with bright acoustic guitar, before blooming into a bold, intoxicating pop soundscape. The fusion feels effortless—sunlit and immediate, yet rich with emotional undercurrents. It’s a song that makes you want to move, while simultaneously pulling you into its story of love and revelation.
At the centre of it all is SAPPHIRE’s signature ability to reframe the familiar. By anchoring the song on the line “if it’s the last thing that I do,” she reclaims the phrase as something defiant, celebratory, and deeply personal. It’s a striking reminder that her artistry thrives on finding the extraordinary within the ordinary.
SAPPHIRE shares, “‘The Last Thing’ is one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written. It’s a Romeo-and-Juliet-style story, about knowing deep down that no matter what anyone says, you’ll always come back to that person. It’s intense, unapologetically raw, and one I’m VERY excited to play live.”
Already an artist with a global following, SAPPHIRE cements her position here as a voice worth watching. “The Last Thing” feels like more than just another single—it’s a statement. Catchy yet profound, glossy yet heartfelt, it captures exactly why her audience keeps growing: she’s making pop music with purpose and heart.
Swiss artist Fanny Alexandra returns with “Black Pearl Summer”, a new single that finds her exploring a more open side of her alternative sound. Released via Now Listen, the track combines coastal imagery with a story about growing through grief, pressure and the experiences that can shape a person over time.
Alexandra notes that the song is relatively summery by her own standards. She has said that her music is usually darker and that she has never been particularly drawn to the typical idea of summer, preferring cold air, jackets and rugged coastlines. That gives the release a clear sense of personality from the outset.
The song centres on Alexandra’s reflections on being 19 and spending years focused on survival rather than fully living. Those experiences are presented through the image of a black pearl, which becomes a way of considering how something worthwhile can emerge from a challenging period.
What makes the track particularly effective is the balance between its subject matter and its musical approach. The production gives the song room to breathe, while Alexandra keeps the focus firmly on the story she is telling. It means the track can be enjoyed as a seasonal release while still offering more to discover in the lyrics.
There is also a clear sense of change in the way Alexandra approaches her younger self. The song is not about returning to that period or trying to erase it. Instead, it considers what can be learned from experiences that once felt overwhelming.
“Black Pearl Summer” therefore offers newcomers a useful introduction to Alexandra’s work. It shows an artist comfortable writing about serious subjects, while also demonstrating a lighter musical side that may not be as familiar to listeners who know her darker material.
It is an interesting glimpse of what Alexandra can do when she lets a little more light into the picture.
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