SAPPHIRE drops new single “crisis”

Based in London, indie pop artist SAPPHIRE turns her overthinking into artistic expression through her songs. Her journey began on YouTube, where she gained recognition by sharing covers of her favourite songs and since then, she’s evolved into a solo artist, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musicians, from Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon.

SAPPHIRE’s musical journey took flight with her debut single, “Unity (Acoustic),” and she hasn’t looked back since. Over the years, she’s dropped a string of captivating singles and EPs, collaborating with artists like Cashy Bear and Roy Kerr along the way.

Building on the success of her recent single, “Corvette,” SAPPHIRE now brings us her latest release with the new single titled “Crisis.” This dance-focused pop anthem is the second track lifted from her upcoming EP Test Drive.

“Crisis” launches with a delightful flutter of lo-fi synth tones before an uptempo, snapping beat kicks in to bring the track to life. SAPPHIRE’s elegant vocals lay down smooth melodies and poignant lyricism, resulting in an instantly catchy and relatable synth pop sound.

The chorus is where “Crisis” truly shines, as SAPPHIRE’s vocals soar and the music sparkles with infectious energy. Bouncy synth pop elements come into play, resulting in a sound that’s memorable and danceable. It’s a moment of pure pop brilliance that showcases SAPPHIRE’s songwriting talent and her ability to dazle through her sensational voice.

The song takes inspiration from the popular TV series Heartstopper, capturing the intense emotions that accompany the experience of new love. With each release she continues to go from strength to strength, leaving fans anticipating her next upcoming EP release.

Commenting on the inspiration behind the song, she shares, “I was watching season 1 of ‘Heartstopper’ when I had the first idea for ‘crisis’. The lyric ‘having a crisis’ was circling my brain and I couldn’t sleep that night. Luckily, I had a studio session the following day… ‘crisis’ was created so fast because it was so fresh in my mind, and I literally spent the entire day in the studio smiling and squealing with excitement about it. I really wanted this song to feel like your main character moment, the opening track to your movie… so hopefully it makes you feel that way!”

Listen to crisis below