Poppy Releases Cover of Wham!'s "Last Christmas"

Poppy has unveiled a cover of Wham!'s iconic holiday song "Last Christmas," produced by Jordan Fish, a former member of Bring Me the Horizon. This rendition is part of Spotify's Singles Holiday series and was released on October 15, 2025. Poppy's version incorporates electronic, industrial, and pop-punk elements, featuring heavy guitar riffs and electronic flourishes while maintaining the original song's recognizable chorus.

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The release of "Last Christmas" follows a successful year for Poppy, marked by her headlining tour and collaborations with artists such as Amy Lee of Evanescence and Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox. Her latest studio album, *Negative Spaces*, was released in November 2024, showcasing her evolution into a heavier sound. Poppy has described Fish as a "creative force," highlighting their shared appreciation for both heavy music and pop.

Poppy Unveils Reimagined Version of Wham's "Last Christmas"

Jordan Fish, who produced the track, described it as a "banger" and noted that "Christmas came early" with its release. The cover features a unique arrangement, including moody countermelodies and a notable absence of the original bridge section, which alters the song's narrative closure. Poppy's approach to the cover reflects her genre-blending style, aiming to bring a fresh perspective to the classic.

Poppy Unveils Reimagined Version of Wham's "Last Christmas"

Poppy's cover arrives as Wham!'s "Last Christmas" recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and achieved the Christmas Number One spot in the UK for the second consecutive year. This milestone was a significant cultural moment, as the song had previously been kept from the top spot by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984. Andrew Ridgeley of Wham! expressed delight over the song's enduring legacy, stating, "I’m especially pleased for George; he would have been utterly delighted."

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In addition to her new release, Poppy is set to support Linkin Park on their From Zero World Tour, starting on October 25, 2025, in Bogotá, Colombia, and concluding on November 11, 2025, in Brasília, Brazil. This tour follows her recent collaborations and highlights her rising prominence in the music industry.

Poppy Takes on WHAM's Holiday Classic, "Last Christmas"

While Poppy's cover has been well-received, some critics have noted the changes made to the original song, particularly the removal of certain lyrics that provide narrative closure. This alteration has sparked discussions about the artistic choices made in reinterpreting classic songs.

Poppy Unveils Reimagined Version of Wham's "Last Christmas"

• “Christmas came early.” — Jordan Fish, Producer

Poppy Unveils Reimagined Version of Wham's "Last Christmas"

• “Jordan is very good at tracking performance…We both have an appreciation for heavy music and more saccharine pop music. I think the commonalities in our tastes unite for this record.” — Poppy, on her collaboration with Fish

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Poppy's cover of "Last Christmas" exemplifies her innovative approach to music, blending genres while paying homage to a beloved holiday classic.

Poppy Unveils Reimagined Version of Wham's "Last Christmas"