Ed Sheeran reveals he’s already finished his new album

nme.com:

Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has already finished his new album, and teased what fans can expect from the project.The singer-songwriter released two studio records in 2023 with ‘−’ (‘Subtract’) and ‘Autumn Variations’.

Both LPs saw Aaron Dessner of The National take on production duties.NME described the former as a “doleful and downbeat, melancholy and heartfelt” collection, and said the latter was “a limp ending to this unique and curious creative cycle for Sheeran”.During a new interview with Variety, the star confirmed that his next album is finished, and hinted at another stylistic shift.“[‘−’ (‘Subtract’)] was obviously a completely different record that didn’t really call for big pop stuff,” he told the publication.He was then asked what’s in store for fans on his forthcoming record. “It feels like I’m getting back into big pop for the first time in a long time,” he responded. “It’s quite exciting.”According to the article, the musician has already filmed two new music videos, with two more planned for early 2025.

It is said that he is prepping for a “big promo campaign”.Sheeran was speaking to the outlet about his new festive song ‘Under The Tree’ from Richard Curtis’ animated Netflix film, That Christmas.“It’s nice to have something quintessentially British, but also that you can watch with young children,” he said of being involved in the project.In a previous statement, Sheeran explained: “I’ve been mates with Richard Curtis for years, and we’ve done a load of fun work for charity, and then both were heavily involved in the movie Yesterday.

He came to me two years ago to play me the rough [version] of That Christmas. It was just sketches and voices, but it blew me away.