“Sapphire” by Ed Sheeran is Western pop with Indian – specifically Punjabi – musical influence.

Something completely different.

It’s the 3rd single from Sheeran’s 2025 studio album, Play

Ed has backpacker cred since he spent a year travelling the world, staying in cheap hostels, drinking cheap beer.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Click PLAY or watch Making of Sapphire (Studio Behind The Scenes on YouTube.