Ed Sheeran is about to release his new eighth album, and he is doing it his own way. On the Call Her Daddy podcast, Ed Sheeran shared that listeners will not need to suffer much longer, as his new album is anticipated to be released by the end of this year and it is going to be filled with songs every 2-3 weeks leading up to it.
A Broad Canvas: Sheeran’s Exploration into Music.
As Ed tells the host, Alexis Cooper, the album ‘”Play’ is so broad, which is the reason why he devoted his time and energy to it; hence, it is concentrated through different genres so one single release would not suffice. Sheeran wants to bestow listeners with an experience that would gradually unfold in the different, rather diverse layers of the album.
A song every few weeks: a strategy for releasing modern music.
Achieving either broad music with more context to it or a focused one is all that matters. It is all an experiment at the end of the day. That’s the goal. range, and during such time offers additional musical pieces in variegated styles. Troubles emerge when a single song encapsulates a range of genres, which leads to loss of context as well. Everything is given a context. Sheeran’s vision of abstractness. In the case of Sheeran, this sustains the assertion because he will be able to offer listeners a plethora of distractions for each album.
“Azizam” and “Old Phone”: A Look At The Variety In The Album
Sheeran has released a single titled “Azizam,” and just recently, he announced that “Old Phone” will be coming out in a few weeks. These sneak peeks are indicative of the variety in the album’s music and the different styles that Sheeran has attempted.
More Than Singles: Creating an Album Experience
Playing “Einstein” with Sheeran was not just a matter of releasing songs for him; as he spoke about his plans for the album “Play,” it sounded like more of a finished product. Music videos have been produced for every single one of the songs, which portrays his intention towards grading the album as one single artistic output.
“Why the F–k Not?”: A Change in Sound
Cooper wanted to know how the new music differed from Sheeran’s music over the years. In response, he mentioned a more explorative path driven by a “Why the f–k not?” mindset. Genres were not set in stone as boundaries, which gave him the freedom to frame new ideas.
Regional Lines: Indian To Nashville
Sheeran has had his fair share of experiments. In one of his visits to India, he worked alongside Indian musicians and producers. They were instrumental to the making of “Azizam.” There is also speculation of a “Nashville country” feel in “Old Phone,” which only highlights more of, or rather, American blended into global.
A Celebratory Vibe: The Essence of “Play”
“Play” stands in stark contrast to Autumn Variations and “-“, both of which possessed a darker, more pensive atmosphere associated with mourning and loss. Sheeran describes “Play” as “bright and colorful and playful,” indicating an intentional shift to joyous and energetic music. He cites inspiration from his live performances, including a St. Patrick’s Day concert, Tootsie’s in Nashville, and New Orleans shows.
A Legacy of Hits: Sheeran’s Chart-Topping Career
The forthcoming album of Sheeran promises to add to an already existing catalog. His two prior albums, “-” and Autumn Variations, reached No. 2 and No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking significant chart achievements. These were also the first records of his not to reach No. 1 since his debut, “+,” which came out in 2011.
The Promise of “Play”: A New Chapter for Sheeran
“Play” marks the next step in Sheeran’s career, one that eschews boundaries and multifarious genres. With his constant flow of new music, the energetic nature of the album also suggests that he is stepping away from his more recent introspective work, deepening the excitement for the fans.
