Ed Sheeran Completes Eighth Studio Album, Teases Dance-Driven Single 'Azizam'

The new album, Sheeran's first major release since 2023, features a shift toward a pop sound and includes Persian-inspired lead single 'Azizam.'

Ed Sheeran has announced the completion of his eighth studio album, marking his first major release since 'Autumn Variations' in 2023.
The album's lead single, 'Azizam,' incorporates a dance beat with Persian influences and was recently previewed during a surprise performance in New Orleans.
Sheeran collaborated with producer Ilya Salmanzadeh, known for his work with major pop artists, signaling a potential return to a mainstream pop sound.
A series of surprise performances in cities like Boston and Nashville has kept fans engaged and built anticipation for the new music.
Sheeran's Mathematics Tour will resume in April 2025, with its final leg concluding in Düsseldorf, Germany, in September 2025.