Overview

• Sheeran told the Not Gonna Lie podcast that he waits for Cherry’s good mood before sharing demos and abandons any that elicit an “Eh.”
• Cherry’s early endorsements led him to finish hits like “Bad Habits,” which reached No. 2, and “Shivers,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• He also solicits feedback from daughters Lyra and Jupiter, who recently showed strong approval for his new track “Sapphire.”
• While touring on The Mathematics Tour, Sheeran uses downtime to test fresh material on his family back home.
• This family-driven vetting process is guiding the final touches on his upcoming album Play, due September 12.