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Just four months after unveiling “Subtract,” Ed Sheeran is surprising fans with exciting news! On Thursday, August 24th, the acclaimed singer-songwriter shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram, revealing the impending arrival of his latest album, titled “Autumn Variations.” This highly-anticipated album is set to grace our ears via Sheeran’s own record label, Gingerbread Man Records, on September 29th. Sheeran took a moment to express his sentiments about the album in a touching message to his dedicated fan base. Here are his heartfelt words:
“Last autumn, I found that my friends and I were going through so many life changes. After the heat of the summer, everything either calmed, settled, fell apart, came to a head or imploded. When I went through a difficult time at the start of last year, writing songs helped me understand my feelings and come to terms with what was going on, and when I learned about my friend’s different situations, I wrote songs, some from their perspectives, some from mine, to capture how they and I viewed the world at that time. There were highs of falling in love and new friendships among lows of heartbreak, depression, loneliness and confusion.”
Sheeran then went on to share the source of inspiration behind the album’s intriguing title. “My father and brother introduced me to the works of a composer named Elgar, known for his ‘Enigma Variations,’ where each of the 14 pieces is dedicated to a different friend. This concept sparked the creation of my own album. During the recording of ‘Subtract’ with Aaron Dessner, our creative chemistry was immediate. We wrote and recorded tirelessly, and from that partnership, ‘Autumn Variations’ was born. I believe Aaron has masterfully encapsulated the essence of autumn in his sonic compositions, and I’m eager for everyone to embrace it as deeply as I have.”
Mark your calendars for the release of “Autumn Variations” on September 29th, and you can already secure your copy through preorders!
Written by: Eleni