Key Takeaways
- Ed Sheeran plans to release an album based on secret symbols that will last a lifetime, with the last album released posthumously after he passes away.
- Sheeran has been open about his personal struggles with binge-eating, alcohol use, and contracting Covid-19 seven times due to constant travel and his kids.
- Sheeran has collaborated with several artists and has loads of material, with his new album "Subtract" due for release on May 5.
- Despite being a global pop superstar, Sheeran still feels like an outsider in the music industry, but he remains down-to-earth and relatable.
- Sheeran's artistic ambitions are limitless, and he has used his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and support various charities.
Ed Sheeran, the British pop superstar, recently sat down with Rolling Stone Magazine in series of interviews to discuss his new album, personal struggles, and artistic ambitions.
In the interview, Sheeran revealed his plans to release an album that will be perfect for the rest of his life, based on a set of secret symbols.
Furthermore, he intends to have the last album released posthumously after he passes away.
This revelation comes after completing the cycle of five albums, which were titled after mathematical symbols.
Sheeran stated that his need to prove himself has driven him, as he was always seen as a joke, and no one believed he could make it.
Although he is now a global pop superstar, he still feels like he is not taken seriously in the music industry.
Personal Struggles
Sheeran’s personal struggles have also been a significant part of the interviews.
Last February, he experienced a low point after the death of a friend and his wife’s diagnosis with a tumor that required surgery. As a result, he sought therapy for the first time.
The pop star also opened up about his struggles with binge-eating and alcohol use. Sheeran revealed that quitting hard liquor was the hardest part of addressing his substance use.
He started doing this two months before his first daughter was born, as he did not want to be drunk while holding his child.
He expressed his love for red wine and beer, stating that he did not want to be an alcoholic or sober. Furthermore, he shared that he has contracted Covid-19 seven times due to constant travel and his kids.
New Music Collaborations
Sheeran’s new album, Subtract, is due for release on May 5. He collaborated with Aaron Dessner of The National for the album, and he also completed another upcoming album with the producer.
Sheeran appreciated the fact that Dessner had no filter, allowing him to express himself fully without going back and checking on any lyrics.
Sheeran has also collaborated with Shakira, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, David Guetta, and Pharrell Williams. He stated that he has loads of material and does not believe that creativity has a limit.
Sheeran’s new album, Subtract, reveals a new level of musical coolness, which scares him as he is used to his biggest records being hated.
Sheeran’s Popularity
Despite being a global pop superstar, Sheeran still feels like an outsider in the music industry, especially among musicians who love left-of-center music.
He has been a target of online hostility, but he acknowledges that he has connected with people globally.
In terms of his looks, Sheeran says that he looks like someone’s older brother’s mate who came back from college and works in a pizza shop.
However, he appreciates that his “ordinary” look has made him quite meme-able.
Sheeran’s Artistic Ambitions
Sheeran’s artistic ambitions are limitless. He revealed that he has more albums in mind based on a set of secret symbols.
Sheeran also wrote a Coldplay-like song for the new season of Ted Lasso, and he is a huge fan of Van Morrison.
He is not afraid to express his feelings in his songs, and his use of metaphor is sparing.
Sheeran’s new album, Subtract, reveals a new level of musical coolness, which scares him as he is used to his biggest records being hated.
Conclusion
Ed Sheeran is a global pop superstar who still feels like an outsider in the music industry.
Despite his massive success, Sheeran has remained down-to-earth and relatable, connecting with fans through his music and candid interviews.
He has used his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and support various charities, including East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Sheeran has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. His albums have topped charts around the world, with hits such as “Shape of You,” “Thinking Out Loud,” and “Photograph” becoming global anthems.
Overall, Ed Sheeran is a talented and dedicated artist who has overcome numerous challenges to become one of the biggest names in the music industry.
His personal struggles have only made him more relatable to his fans, and his commitment to using his platform for good has made him an inspiration to many.
