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Zachary Mason Set To Release “Welcome To My Heart” EP on July 10 2026
With the release of this EP, (July 10th, 2026) Zachary marks a return to his folk roots after a two-year journey into the world of rock… The three tracks on the EP are personal, emotive songs, full of reflection and feeling.
The opening track, for instance, details a time in the artists life when the use of Zoloft inhibited him from experiencing Autumn (a particularly nostalgic time for Zachary) in its full emotional depth and intensity. The EP continues on in this spirit of reflection and melancholy, with the tracks I Need Freedom, and Me And I (Zachary’s personal favourite).
Mason acquired a new producer for this EP: an American Mastering Engineer by the name of David E Beats, based in Toulouse, France. Zachary expresses his gratitude for the work David undertook on his behalf, and also for the Bass played on the second track. Nate Barnes, a member of the critically acclaimed rock band Rose Hill Drive, plays drums on Tracks 2 and 3, and John Thomasson, who plays for Little Big Town, played the bass on the final track.
About the Artist:
Zachary is a 28-year-old artist based in Guildford, UK. Since the spring of 2021, Zachary has created between 200 and 250 demo tracks on a recording kit gifted to him by a relative and purchased from the famous Andertons Music store, located just across the road from Zachary’s residence! He creates music in different genres, using acoustic and electric guitars, and also keyboards. His music has been featured by names such as Rolling Stone En Español, TJPL News, Rock Era Magazine, Return Of Rock, The Big Takeover, M.E.I. News, and many others. An interview with Zachary was also published in 2025 in SPIN Magazine. His single I Wish Humans Were Made In A Factory… made it to the semi-finals of the ISC 2025. Some of his songs have been accepted into sync libraries, including unreleased material. His favourite artists include Neil Young, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and The Beatles.
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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