Ed Sheeran Teases “Big Pop” Comeback Album for 2025

Ed Sheeran fans, rejoice! The chart-topping singer-songwriter is gearing up to release a “big pop” album in 2025, marking an exciting return to the sound that made him a global superstar.

In a recent interview with VarietyEd revealed that the upcoming album is finished and he has already filmed two music videos for its rollout. He plans to shoot two more videos early next year, proving he’s ready to go all-in on this new era.

The announcement follows a relatively quiet 2024 for the pop megastar. If he released two studio albums in 2023, Autumn variations And Subtractthis year has only seen one drop from Ed. However, this is all about to change significantly.

Ed hinted that the album would be a return to his pop roots, something we haven’t seen from him in a while. Talk to Varietyhe explained: “I feel like I’m coming back to big pop for the first time in a long time. It’s quite exciting. Fans of his folk influences Autumn variations I can rest assured that Ed is now ready to embrace the glitz and energy of large-scale pop promotion.

Despite its more refined sound, Autumn variations still managed to reach number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, marking Ed’s seventh album to top the UK charts. That said, his singles haven’t dominated the charts like his previous pop hits, making this next project all the more anticipated.

Ed’s success in pop music is legendary. His 2017 album Divide and his tropical hit Shape of you remain the biggest album and number 1 single of the streaming era. With a chart that includes 14 number 1 singles in the UK alone, Ed is tied with Westlife and Cliff Richard, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

In the meantime, Ed is taking care of the end-of-year celebrations. He’s currently in the running for this year’s coveted Christmas number 1 with Under the treea moving piece he wrote for Richard Curtis’ animated Netflix film, This Christmas. Reflecting on this collaboration, Ed said the song captures the bittersweet realities many face during the holidays, especially when missing loved ones.

In addition to its seasonal impact, Ed’s success for the 2021 holidays Merry Christmas with Elton John re-entered the official Top 10 singles. Could he perform another Christmas miracle?

While we wait for more details on Ed’s next album, one thing is certain: 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year for Sheeran and his fans.

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