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Ed Sheeran Announces Album 'Play' with New Single 'Old Phone'

Set to release on September 12, 2025, 'Play' marks the start of a conceptual series and draws on global influences and personal memories.

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Ed Sheeran's 'Play' album out in September, draws Persian and Indian influences

Overview

  • Ed Sheeran's eighth studio album, 'Play,' will be released on September 12, 2025, via Gingerbread Man Records and Atlantic Records.
  • The album's latest single, 'Old Phone,' inspired by memories stored on a retired device, has been released alongside the announcement.
  • Sheeran describes 'Play' as a response to his darkest period, aiming to create joy and technicolor through global musical influences, including Persian and Indian elements.
  • 'Play' is the first in a planned four-part conceptual series, to be followed by 'Rewind,' 'Fast-Forward,' and 'Stop.'
  • Sheeran has launched the Instagram archive @TeddysOldPhone, featuring unseen photos, texts, and lyric notes, to connect fans with the album's nostalgic themes.