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Ed Sheeran Relies on Family Feedback to Shape New Music

He plays demos exclusively during Cherry Seaborn’s happy moments to secure her candid reactions.

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Ed Sheeran; him with his wife Cherry Seaborn

Overview

  • Cherry Seaborn’s discerning taste led Sheeran to prioritize finishing his 2021 hit “Bad Habits” among multiple same-day demos.
  • His daughters Lyra and Jupiter, who joined him in an Indian studio session, now often request his track “Sapphire,” highlighting their impact on his song selections.
  • While on tour, he relies on Seaborn to introduce his catalog to their children and observe which songs resonate with younger listeners.
  • Sheeran writes several song ideas daily and trusts his family’s instincts to filter and elevate the strongest material before production.
  • These family-driven critiques play a central role in his creative process as he prepares new music for release.