Rewind, as the record will be called, has long been in the MACH.
Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he is already working on another album that will be released after his upcoming release. Play will be released on Friday, September 12, 2025 and contains, among other things, the singles “A Little More”, “Azizam”, “Old Phone” and “Sapphire”. The title of the next work: Rewind.
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Ed Sheeran: Rewind and Play emerged at the same time
The singer explained that Rewind and Play were produced at the same time. “We completed Play first because it was the most exciting project,” Sheeran told “The Sun”. And further: “Rewind is, I would say that about two months away from being completely finished and ready.” The publication is expected to take place within the next 18 months.
Different styles: nostalgia meets Indian culture
Sheeran describes the two albums as “twin albums”, but emphasizes their differences: “One thing is more inspired by Indian culture, the other more of nostalgia. They struck different ways.”
Track selection for Rewind and Play
When asked whether it was difficult to choose the tracks for the two albums, he replied in an interview with “The Sun”: “Surprisingly, every song has a purpose. It’s not just about having ten singles. Songs such as” Azizam “or” Sapphire “complement tracks like” Old Phone “and” A Little More “, they give the album a journey and a direction.”
Play in response to difficult phase of life
Sheeran described the creation of Play to the magazine in response to a difficult phase of his life: “I wanted to create joy and color and discover cultures while I was on tour. I recorded the album around the world and finally completed in Goa, India.”