US EditionEd Sheeran Reveals New Album’s Release Date, Calls ‘Play’ a ‘Response to the Darkest Period of My Life’
- Ed Sheeran announced his eighth studio album 'Play' to be released on September 12, 2025, alongside a European tour starting May 30 in Madrid.
- He created 'Play' during a challenging phase in his life, aiming to infuse the album with joy and vibrant cultural influences inspired by his experiences while touring around the world.
- The album features 13 tracks including the singles 'Azizam' and 'Old Phone', which reflect his signature acoustic sound and new Persian and Indian musical influences.
- Sheeran described 'Old Phone' as a nostalgia-driven song inspired by rediscovering messages on an unused 2015 phone and called 'Play' a "real rollercoaster of emotions."
- The release of 'Play' and its supporting tour suggest Sheeran’s intention to celebrate life’s moments while embarking on a fresh creative phase with playful promotional events.
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‘Old Phone’ Lyrics: Ed Sheeran Announces New Album ‘Play’ – Release Date & Tracklist! | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Ed Sheeran is ready to release his new album! The 34-year-old “Shape of You” singer-songwriter confirmed his new record, Play, drops on September 12 via Gingerbread Man Records/Atlantic Records. In celebration, he also released a new song called “Old Phone,” out Thursday (May 1). “Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life. Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and expl…
Ed Sheeran Reveals The Release Date And Backstory For His New Album, ‘Play’
It’s almost time to press “Play” on Ed Sheeran‘s new album. The “Azizam” singer has announced that Play, his first album since 2023’s Autumn Variations, is coming out on September 12. “Play was an album that was made as a direct response to the darkest period of my life,” he wrote in a statement. “Coming out of all of that I just wanted to create joy and technicolour, and explore cultures in the countries I was touring. I made this record all ov…
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