Ed Sheeran fans, rejoice! The chart-topping singer-songwriter is set to release a ‘Big Pop’ album in 2025, marking an exciting return to the sound that made him a global superstar.
In a new interview with AmountEd revealed that the upcoming album is complete, and he has already shot two music videos for its rollout. He plans to shoot two more videos early next year, proving he’s ready to go all-in for this new era.
This announcement follows a relatively quiet 2024 for the Pop Megastar. While he released two studio albums in 2023, Autumn variations and Subtractthis year has seen only a single drop from Ed. But that’s about to change in a big way.
Ed hinted that the album will be a shift back to his pop roots, something we haven’t seen from him in a while. Spoken to Amounthe explained: “It feels like I’m coming back to Big Pop for the first time in a long time. It’s quite exciting. ” Fans of his folk influenced Autumn variations Rest assured Ed is now ready to embrace the glitz and energy of full blown pop marketing.
Despite its more stripped down sound, Autumn variations still managed to hit number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, marking Ed’s seventh UK chart-topping album. That said, its singles didn’t dominate the charts like his earlier pop-focused hits, making this upcoming project all the more anticipated.
Ed’s success in pop music is legendary. His album 2017 Share and its tropical hit Form of you Remain the biggest album #1 and single in the streaming era. With a track record that includes 14 number 1 singles in the UK alone, Ed is tied with Westlife and Cliff Richard, behind only the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Meanwhile, Ed is keeping busy with the high season. He is currently on track for this year’s coveted Christmas Number 1 with Under the treean emotional track he wrote for Richard Curtis’s Netflix animated film, That Christmas. Reflecting on the collaboration, Ed said the song captures the bittersweet realities many face during the holidays, especially when missing loved ones.
Adding to his seasonal impact, Ed’s 2021 vacation hit Merry Christmas With Elton John, the Official Singles Chart Top 10 has been reinstated. Can he pull off another Christmas miracle?
While we await more information on Ed’s next album, one thing is certain: 2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for Sheeran and his fans.
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