Ed Sheeran Drops New Album Play, Releases Song “Old Phone” — and Yes, There Will Be Cowboy Hats

Buy Me A Coffee

BREAKING: Gingerbread wizard and guitar-hugger Ed Sheeran has emerged from the depths of his ginger soul with a new album and it’s called Play. Yes, Play! Like what your Spotify will be doing on repeat starting September 12, because this thing is packed with bops, ballads, and possibly the emotional equivalent of a shot of tequila followed by a hug from your grandma.

And guess what? The first single, “Old Phone”, just dropped today (May 1), and it’s already making people cry, smile, and call their ex from a Nokia 3310.

Now, before you imagine Ed curled up in a blanket with a sad guitar strumming tunes about sad bread, Play is actually a full-on serotonin explosion. According to Ed, this whole album was born after the “darkest period” of his life. Which, to be fair, might’ve been the time he realized he couldn’t find his left sock before a stadium show.

See also  Fan Dies at Robbie Williams Concert After Accident in Sydney

But fear not! Post-darkness Ed turned into Technicolor Travel Dad, recording all over the world and finishing the album in Goa, India—which is possibly the most spiritually healing location for a man who’s seen more hotel rooms than you’ve had hot dinners.

Ed says Play is “a rollercoaster of emotions.” Which basically means you’ll be crying, dancing, texting your mom, and considering a spontaneous trip to a mountain retreat — all in one sitting. It’s “everything I love about music,” he says. And let’s be honest, if anyone knows music, it’s the man who made “Shape of You” get stuck in everyone’s head until 2043.

See also  Will Smith Releases New Song Titled 'You Can Make It' Featuring Fridayy & Sunday Service Choir

Oh, and he’s not just releasing music. No, no. Ed’s going full chaos-mode:

“We’re building pubs for folk jams, doing gigs on open-top buses, and singing in pink cowboy hats on bars.”

I mean, name a more iconic midlife crisis. I’ll wait.

He adds, “The older I get, the more I just want to enjoy things.” Translation: Expect Ed Sheeran’s next tour to feel like a combination of Glastonbury, a craft beer festival, and your weird cousin’s wedding.

Anyway, preorders for Play are live now, and according to Ed, there’s *“many, many more playful things to come.”* I don’t know what that means, but I’m 89% sure it involves a kazoo.

🎵 PLAY Tracklist:
1. Opening (a dramatic door creaks open… probably)
2. Sapphire (shiny feelings)
3. Azizam (translation: “my dear,” or “my tear duct’s new best friend”)
4. Old Phone (probably features the sound of actual dial-up)
5. Symmetry (emotions but make them symmetrical)
6. Camera (say cheese and cry)
7. In Other Words (Frank Sinatra is shaking)
8. A Little More (than you were emotionally prepared for)
9. Slowly (probably NOT a fast one)
10. Don’t Look Down (heights and heartbreak, maybe?)
11. The Vow (cue wedding flashbacks)
12. For Always (tissues sold separately)
13. Heaven (aka track 13 because he knows you love a dramatic finish)

See also  Kanye West Teases New Song Titled 'Beauty And The Beast' Off 'Bully' Album

Ed Sheeran’s Play is coming, and it’s here to hug your soul, make you dance weirdly in the kitchen, and cry into a burrito.

So go listen to “Old Phone,” preorder the album, and maybe buy a pink cowboy hat. You’ll need it.

Comments area

Sidebar

Must Read

Courteney Cox to Scream Again in ‘Scream 7’ – Because Why Stop Now?

Guess who's back in the scream business? That's right,...

Mariah Carey Presented With Career Achievement Award at the BMAs by Her Kids

Guess what happened at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?...

Harry Styles Dances In The Audience At Niall Horan’s Concert In Manchester

Directioners, brace yourselves because we’ve officially entered a state...

Rosalia and Jeremy Allen Engage in PDA Amidst Dating Rumors

Rosalia and Jeremy Allen White are single-handedly turning the...

Tinashe Releases New Album ‘Quantum Baby’ – Stream Here

Tinashe is back, and she’s bringing the musical fireworks...

Michael Keaton Reveals Whether He’d Return For A ‘Beetlejuice 3’

Our favorite bio-exorcist, Michael Keaton, is already stirring up...

You Might Also Like

Ice Spice Speaks Out About Pregnancy Rumors

Ice Spice is on a culinary escapade, but hold...

Taylor Swift’s Former Teachers Remember Her Being Poetic As A Child

In the saga of musical marvels, Taylor Swift stands...

Ryan Gosling Hasn’t Shown His Kids ‘Barbie’

Ryan Gosling is keeping his Ken alter ego on...

Travis Kelce Loses It After Jason Kelce’s NSFW Confession—You Gotta Hear This!

Travis and Jason Kelce’s podcast just went from sports...

Patrick Schwarzenegger Delays Wedding for White Lotus—Because Thailand > Marriage?

Patrick Schwarzenegger just admitted that his wedding to fiancée...

50-Cent to Produce Documentary About Diddy’s Sexual Assault Accusations

Brace yourselves because 50 Cent is diving headfirst into...

Daniel Radcliffe Almost Starred in ‘Abbott Elementary’

Hold onto your wands and your mops because here's...

Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum Reveal Engagement Over Halloween

It's official, Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz are about...

Ben Affleck’s Daughter Violet And Jennifer Lopez’s Sister Lynda Hang Out At Yale

Jennifer Lopez’s sister, the ever-glamorous journalist Lynda Lopez, just...