Praise for Griff
“Pop’s next powerhouse.” Vogue
“Perfection” NME *****
“Earworms and wise words to burn…Griff is a talent deserving of the hype” The Observer
29.03.22 || Dublin || Academy

Praise for Sigrid
“Sigrid is back with pop magic” i-D
“Sigrid is the kind of pop star the world needs right now” Semaine
“Siggie Stardust” Daily Star
18.03.22 || Dublin || 3Arena

Griff and Sigrid have today released a brand new, collaborative single ‘Head On Fire’, which is available now alongside a striking new video.

‘Head On Fire’ is the sound of a big, pop-girl friendship that blossomed online during the pandemic, and is now taken IRL with an empowering new anthem. Having both navigated hotly-tipped status as teens, Griff and Sigrid perfectly represent the new wave of female artists focused instead on lifting each other up.

Describing how the pair first connected, Sigrid says: “Griff and I met sharing a pizza at the Rueben Selby show at Fashion Week in London, haha. We went to the studio a while later and just had a day of talking about life, before writing ‘Head On Fire’. It’s about that feeling when you meet someone who just flips everything upside down and you can’t focus on anything else but that person. Sarah’s just lovely, and it’s been so much fun working with her.” With Griff and Sigrid’s impassioned fans often speculating on a future duet between the two, Griff comments: “I’ve looked up to Sigrid so much, especially as a young girl who broke through making powerful, credible pop music. So I was excited to hear she wanted to write. We hung out and made ‘Head On Fire’, this really fun, feel-good song, and I’m excited for the world to finally hear us on a track together.”

Griff has without a doubt been the breakthrough sound of 2021. The Brit Award-winning artist, producer, designer, and all-round star became the first female artist to go top 5 with a mixtape on this summer’s acclaimed ‘One Foot In Front Of The Other’: featuring the anthemic hit single ‘Black Hole’, Griff followed up with recent single ‘One Night’, before finally taking her astonishingly accomplished live show out on the road for her first official live shows. The half-Chinese, half Jamaican artist sought early inspiration from strong female role models like Lorde, Banks, and Taylor Swift (now, famously, a fan), but is quickly using her own position to tread a new, fiercely independent path: Griff taught herself to produce music, turned a casual Textiles A-Level into making many of her own clothes (including her and her band’s performance outfits for the BRITs), and adopted an iconic bubble-ponytail before she had released her first-ever EP. Since then, Griff has – for a long time, confined from that same bedroom – found herself hailed the new queen of British Pop: she is currently working on new material for 2022, following news of a world tour (including her fourth-ever London date at O2 Academy Brixton) and the invitation to support Dua Lipa on her ‘Future Nostalgia’ EU dates.

Sigrid, meanwhile, was in LA when the pandemic hit, working on the embryonic songs that would become the follow-up to 2019’s UK top 5 albums, ‘Sucker Punch’: her critically acclaimed debut that followed the pop sensation’s BBC Sound of 2018 win and the top 10, Platinum-certified success of festival anthem ‘Stranger’s. On the flight home to Norway, Sigrid realized she had the genesis of ‘Mirror’, the immaculate disco-ball-shaped first single from her new era. Climbing to BBC Radio 1 and Capital A-List instantly, it proved the start of the extraordinary return for an artist who rewrote the rulebook on the pop-archetype and arrived onto the world stage with the unofficial feminist anthem ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’. Since then, the 24-year-old has toured the globe, amassed over 1.2 billion streams, and sold 1 million album units, laying the foundation for a phenomenal global talent. Having soundtracked the BBC Olympic closing montage with her stunning ballad ‘Home To You’ which climbed to #2 in the iTunes charts as the UK welcomed their champions home, Sigrid’s triumphant return to the world stage continued with the release of ‘Burning Bridges’, the galloping future live favourite which premiered as Charlie XCX’s Hottest Record during artist month. One of the world’s favourite live acts – it’s hard not to forget Sigrid’s defining Glastonbury moment in 2019 – the 24-year-old has also announced her biggest ever UK, Ireland and European tour for Spring 2022.

Watch out for more from Griff and Sigrid coming soon.

Griff – Headline Shows

25.01.22 || Washington, DC || Songbyrd DC
26.01.22 || New York, NY || The Bowery Ballroom
28.01.22 || Boston, MA || The Sinclair
29.01.22 || Philadelphia, PA || The Foundry at The Fillmore
30.01.22 || Toronto, ON || Velvet Underground
01.02.22 || Chicago, IL || Schubas
04.02.22 || San Francisco, CA || Rickshaw Stop (Popscene)
06.02.22 || Los Angeles, CA || The Roxy Theatre
03.03.22 || Copenhagen || Hotel Cecil
05.03.22 || Hamburg || Bahnhof Pauli
07.03.22 || Oslo || Parkteateret
08.03.22 || Stockholm || Nalen Klubb
11.03.22 || Berlin || Lido
13.03.22 || Amsterdam || Paradiso Noord
14.03.22 || Cologne || Luxor
15.03.22 || Brussels || Botanique Orangerie
17.03.22 || Paris || La Gaite Lyrique
19.03.22 || Brighton || Chalk
21.03.22 || Bristol || O2 Academy
22.03.22 || Manchester || O2 Ritz
24.03.22 || London || O2 Academy Brixton
26.03.22 || Leeds || Stylus
28.03.22 || Glasgow || SWG3 Galvanisers
29.03.22 || Dublin || Academy

Sigrid – Headline Shows

13.03.22 || Manchester || O2 Apollo
14.03.22 || Edinburgh || Usher Hall
16.03.22 || London || SSE Arena, Wembley
18.03.22 || Dublin || 3Arena
30.05.22 || Barcelona || Razzmatazz
31.05.22 || Lausanne || Les Docks
01.06.22 || Milan || Fabrique
03.06.22 || Vienna || AT Arena
05.06.22 || Prague || Roxy
07.06.22 || Berlin || Huxley’s
09.06.22 || Cologne || Carlswerk Victoria
13.06.22 || Paris || La Cigale

Fresh off releasing the best punk album of 2021 with Glow On, Turnstile made their late night TV debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night (12/15). Not only was it a rare late night appearance by a punk band (for 2021’s standards), it was an even rarer appearance for a hardcore band, and Turnstile brought it, tearing up the Seth Meyers stage with a seamless back-to-back performance of “Mystery” and “T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection” (just like on the original Turnstile Love Connection EP). It was awesome to see, and you can watch it for yourself below.

The performance gave just a little taste of how great of a live band Turnstile are, and you can really experience it when they hit the road for a headlining tour in 2022.

EUROPE/UK DATES
Sat, JAN 29, 2022 Rock City Nottingham, United Kingdom
Tue, FEB 1, 2022 Roundhouse London, United Kingdom
Thu, FEB 3, 2022 O2 Forum Kentish Town London, United Kingdom
Sat, FEB 5, 2022 The Refectory, University of Leeds Leeds, United Kingdom
Mon, FEB 7, 2022 Palladium Cologne Cologne, Germany
Tue, FEB 8, 2022 Patronaat Haarlem, Netherlands
Wed, FEB 9, 2022 Astra Kulturhaus Berlin, Germany
Thu, FEB 10, 2022 Conne Island Leipzig, Germany
Fri, FEB 11, 2022 Gruenspan Hamburg, Germany
Sat, FEB 12, 2022 MOD Hasselt, Belgium
Tue, FEB 15, 2022 Élysée Montmartre Paris, France
Sun, JUN 5, 2022 Primavera Sound 2022 Sant Adrià De Besòs, Spain
Thu, JUN 23, 2022 Hellfest 2022 Clisson, France
Fri, JUN 24, 2022 Outbreak Festival 2022 Manchester, United Kingdom
Fri, JUN 24, 2022 Jera On Air Festival 2022 Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
Fri, JUL 8, 2022 Ruisrock 2022 Turku, Finland
Sat, JUL 16, 2022 Lollapalooza Paris 2022 Paris, France

Anne-Marie has dropped a brand-new video for her album track, ‘Beautiful’.

‘Beautiful’ features on Anne-Marie’s chartbusting second studio album ‘Therapy’ and was written by Max Martin, Ed Sheeran and Elvira Anderfjärd (who also produced the track). Today, the song is joined by a poignant video that follows the remarkable story of Dima – a Syrian-born woman who Anne-Marie got to know via her own involvement in refugee charity, Choose Love – the same charity that also connected Anne-Marie with up-and-coming film director, Hassan Akkad, who created the visual.

A vibrant, intelligent young woman, and avid runner, Dima tragically lost her leg after her family home, in Syria, was bombed in a war. After resettling in Bedfordshire, UK alongside her family – where she and her family now permanently reside – Dima began her long rehabilitation journey to get back running again; hers is a journey of courage and hope, and the profound video beautifully depicts Dima’s healing journey, weaving personal footage of her rehabilitation throughout.

Anne-Marie’s Silver-selling second studio album, Therapy, is out now. She will embark on her UK and Ireland ‘Dysfunctional Tour’ throughout May 2022.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse‘s new album BARN is out now on Reprise Records, their longtime home since the beginning. The band’s debut album EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS IS NOWHERE came out in May 1969.  Today, Crazy Horse features Ralph Molina on drums, Billy Talbot on electric bass and multi-instrumentalist Nils Lofgren. Lofgren, a founding member of the Horse, played on Tonight’s The Night, After The Gold Rush and Trans.

BARN is here!

10 new songs that capture the raw, idiosyncratic rock and roll spirit and lyrical beauty that epitomizes a classic NYCH collaboration. Recorded this summer under a full moon, in a restored off-grid 19th century barn high up in the Rockies, the Horse was right at home and the album’s stunning love songs, reflective ballads and powerhouse rockers naturally burst into life.

Produced by The Volume Dealers – Neil Young and Niko Bolas, the album will be released on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digitally, including hi-res audio on Neil Young Archives (NYA). There will also be a deluxe edition that will include the LP, CD, and Blu-ray film.

The film of the same title – BARN captures this legendary band in their element – in the wild, their easy humour, their brotherhood, their humanity, and of course, the music, live, recorded in their unique spontaneous way.  A Blu-ray of the film directed by Daryl Hannah, will be available as a stand-alone release.

Six behind-the-scenes photos will be included with the LPs sold at The Greedy Hand Store at NYA and at independent record stores! The photos will also be included in all deluxe box sets.  All Greedy Hand Store purchases of BARN (LP, CD, cassette, deluxe boxset) come with a free hi-res digital audio download from the Xstream Store © at NYA.

Musicians:

Neil Young: guitar, piano, harmonica, vocals.

Billy Talbot: bass, vocals.

Ralph Molina: drums, vocals.

Nils Lofgren: guitar, piano, accordion, vocals.

BARN Tracklisting:

1. Song of the Seasons
2. Heading West
3. Change Ain’t Never Gonna
4. Canerican
5. Shape of You
6. They Might Be Lost
7. Human Race
8. Tumblin’ Thru the Years
9. Welcome Back
10. Don’t Forget Love

GANG OF YOUTHS

ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM + TOUR

‘angel in realtime.’

out February 25^th 2022

featuring the new track ‘tend the garden’ – listen here

UK and European tour announced for March 2022

“A band who always swing for the fences.” – The Guardian

“An example of the eclectic, evolved direction in which their music is heading.” — Rolling Stone Australia

“Le’aupepe has embraced indigenous music native to his family’s Samoan culture, as well as the hip-hop and dance sounds that he grew up on.” – UPROXX

“There’s something deeply philosophical and uplifting at the heart of Gang of Youths’ songs.” – The Current

“I saw Gang Of Youths last night and would describe their energy and stage presence as “extremely not normal…” It fucking ruled.” – Ian Cohen (Pitchfork, Spin, Stereogum)

Gang of Youths today announce their biggest tour of the UK including London’s O2 Academy Brixton to launch their upcoming album ‘angel in realtime.’ which is out on February 25^th through Warner Records. The news comes as they prepare to support Sam Fender on his arena tour around the UK and play their own instantly sold-out club shows.

Gang of Youths say, “The album is about the life and legacy of Dave’s father, indigenous identity, death, grief and God. And also the Angel, Islington.”

Despite and indeed because of frontman Dave Le’aupepe’s father’s absence, his influence permeates every talking point that the album offers. At times it’s solely focused upon the precise, personal experiences of loss: the dichotomy of intensity and peace that comes as someone passes through their final days; the overwhelming feeling in the wake of their death that life will never be the same, even if the rest of the world at large remains utterly unchanged.

Following their recent singles, ‘the angel of 8th ave.’, telling of falling in love in a new city and making a home in another, and ‘the man himself’, a song created around a sample recording from the island of Mangaia in the Cook Islands that is about living without the guiding hand of your own father, today they release ‘tend the garden’.

Although the album is eclectic – influences range from American minimalism and contemporary classical, to drawing upon the legacy of Britain’s alternative/indie scenes, from drum ‘n’ bass to the most transcendent moments of Britpop — it’s equally rooted in Le’aupepe’s Samoan heritage, with the majority of tracks featuring samples from David Fanshawe’s recordings of indigenous music from the Polynesian islands and the wider South Pacific. ‘angel in realtime.’ also features contributions from a cast of talented Pasifika and Māori vocalists and instrumentalists.

Le’aupepe says, “I hope the record stands as a monument to the man my father was and remains long after I’m gone myself. He deserved it.”

‘angel in realtime.’ will be released on digital, double white vinyl and CD and is now available to pre-order here. Fans who pre-order the album will receive instant downloads of ‘tend the garden’, ‘the man himself’, ‘unison’ and ‘the angel of 8^th ave.’. HMV and select independent stores will offer a special edition of the vinyl which features an alternate cover.

Gang of Youths are: Dave Le’aupepe (vocals, guitar), Max Dunn (bass), Jung Kim (guitar, keyboards), Donnie Borzestowski (drums) and Tom Hobden (keyboards, guitar, violin).

‘angel in realtime.’ tracklist:

1. ‘you in everything’
2. ‘in the wake of your leave’
3. ‘the angel of 8^th ave.’
4. ‘returner’
5. ‘unison’
6. ‘tend the garden’
7. ‘the kingdom is within you’
8. ‘spirit boy’
9. ‘brothers’
10. ‘forbearance’
11. ‘the man himself’
12. ‘hand of god’
13. ‘goal of the century’

UK and European ‘angel in realtime.’ tour dates:

MARCH 2022

3^rd – Ireland, Dublin, Button Factory

5^th – UK, Newcastle, Riverside

6^th – UK, Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom

8^th – UK, Leeds, Beckett University

9^th – UK, Bristol, O2 Academy

12^th – UK, Birmingham, O2 Institute 2

13^th – UK, Manchester, Albert Hall

15^th – UK, London, O2 Academy Brixton

17^th – Belgium, Brussels, AB Club

18^th – France, Paris, Nouveau Casino

20^th – Germany, Cologne, Club Volta

21^st – Germany, Hamburg, Mojo

23^rd – Germany, Berlin, Columbia Theater

25^th – The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Paradiso Noord

NEW MUSIC 3-track EP ‘MEANWHILE’

Featuring AJ Tracey, Jelani Blackman, Barrington Levy and Alicaì Harley

OUT NOW

https://gorill.az/meanwhile

 

Today sees the release of new music from Gorillaz: a 3-track EP titled Meanwhile celebrating Carnival and West London comprising tracks Déjà Vu ft. Alicaì Harley recorded live in London; the steel pan-infused Jimmy Jimmy ft. AJ Tracey; and title track Meanwhile ft Jelani Blackman with Barrington Levy.

LISTEN HERE. https://gorill.az/meanwhile

Gorillaz frontman 2D said “Meanwhile Gardens are just round the corner from Memory Lane. If you get to Crawley you’ve gone too far.”

Following Gorillaz’ triumphant return to the stage earlier this month, the band’s 20^th anniversary party continues with Murdoc, Russel, Noodle and 2D today sharing a very special EP of all-new music. Meanwhile is a joyous homage to the iconic Notting Hill Carnival, paused this year due to the pandemic, and West London, home to the band’s Kong Studios. The 2000 Carnival signalled the start of something big for Gorillaz with their first ever outing, a performance of ‘Clint Eastwood’ at the Middle Row Records soundsystem in Meanwhile Gardens, W10 alongside Sweetie Irie. This new EP of three tracks collectively titled Meanwhile in recognition of that special moment, is a celebration of the unique and inclusive spirit of Carnival andfeatures Ladbroke Grove’s AJ Tracey and Jelani Blackman, as well as Jamaica-born, London-based dancehall star Alicaì Harley.

Meanwhile EP Tracklisting:

1. Meanwhile (ft. Jelani Blackman with Barrington Levy)
2. Jimmy Jimmy (ft. AJ Tracey)
3. Déjà Vu (ft. Alicaì Harley) Live from NW10

Gorillaz made an emotional return to the live stage earlier this month with two sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena. The performance on 10^th August, to thank and recognise all NHS staff who continue to work tirelessly to keep us all safe, saw the band debut all three new tracks, with Damon Albarn and the Gorillaz live band joined onstage by AJ Tracey, Jelani Blackman and Alicaì Harley, bringing a roof-raising Carnival-esque atmosphere to the South London arena.

“…the two new songs… are an unmissable spectacle. In tribute to the Notting Hill roots of the band, the stage becomes a carnival, filled with flags and steel bands, while Jamaican singer Alicaì Harley parades the stage in a white fur hat so large, it might reverse global warming single-handed.” – The Independent, 4/5 stars

“… rising West London rapper Jelani Blackman… features on ‘Meanwhile’, a new song previewed tonight that capture the spirit of carnival the vibrant optimism of the steel band underpinning his confident bars.” – NME, 4/5 stars

“Two new songs… celebrated London’s carnival traditions, briefly transforming the arena into a Notting Hill side-street complete with soca rhythms, flags and air horns.” – Financial Times, 5/5 stars

SHARON CORR RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘FREEFALL’

TAKEN FROM HER BRAND NEW ALBUM THE FOOL AND THE SCORPION

OUT 24TH SEPTEMBER + AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW

Multi-instrumentalist, award-winning singer songwriter Sharon Corr today releases the 2^ND  single from her upcoming third studio album: listen to brand new single ‘FREEFALL HERE –  The album, of the same name, is out 24th September and is available to pre-order now.

The new track is a potent depiction of the end of a relationship; a brutally honest yet poetic reflection of life’s imperfections. Written on a plane amidst stormy turbulence, Sharon’s vocals blend beautifully with the rousing piano motif.

Speaking on the new single, Sharon said: I’m sitting in an airplane at the stand in Madrid airport bound for Montreux via Geneva. There’s a terrible storm, thunder and lightning, we cannot take off. I sit in my seat waiting, I am wretched. Torn from the events of the day before, the tears are piercing my skin like icicles. Again I am at one with the elements. Only this time my heart has been shattered into a million fractured pieces, never to return to who I was.

Also announced were details of Sharon’s third studio album, The Fool and the Scorpion,due to be released on 24th September. The album is available for pre-order now.

Driven by songwriting greats such as Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell, Sharon drew from a period of time she calls “the biggest storm of her life” for the album’s inspiration. As a result, the record is a cohesive body of work; a journey which centres on the desire to push on, to have faith and belief in yourself and your purpose. The 10-track album was recorded live in just 20 days at The Village in LA, with Larry Klein (Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell) on producing duties and Tim Pierce (Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Selena Gomez) on guitar. The album’s musicality highlights Sharon’s accomplishments as a multi-instrumentalist with over 30 years of songwriting behind her.

Sharon said: It is my intention that you enjoy listening to the fruits of The Fool and The Scorpion as an entire album. As Albert Camus said: “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.”

Alongside her siblings, Sharon was awarded an MBE in recognition of The Corrs’ musical success and charitable work. The band also secured two GRAMMY nominations and won countless other awards, including Best International Group at the BRIT Awards. In 2019 Sharon was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Open University in recognition of her contribution to education and culture.

As part of The Corrs, Sharon sold in excess of 45 million albums, toured arenas and stadiums across the globe and became a household name on every continent. With two solo albums under her belt, Sharon has enjoyed the freedom of total artistic expression with beautifully crafted melodies and intimate lyrics at the heart of her songwriting. The Fool and the Scorpion promises to be an example of her storytelling prowess as she invites the listener to share in her joy, her heartache, and everything in between.

The Fool and the Scorpion track listing

1. The Fool and the Scorpion
2. Freefall
3. Lend Me Your Shoulder
4. A Thousand Lives
5. Under a Daylight Moon
6. Running on Rooftops
7. My Beautiful
8. Tease Me
9. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
10. Only You

CONFIRMED FOR RELEASE ON 29^th OCTOBER THROUGH ASYLUM RECORDS
PRE ORDER

DROPS NEW TRACK ‘VISITING HOURS’
TOGETHER WITH PERFORMANCE VIDEO

Ed Sheeran has announced details of his new album ‘=’ (Equals), confirmed for release on 29^th October through Asylum Records (pre-order). To coincide with today’s album news, Ed has dropped his emotionally charged track ‘Visiting Hours’[that’ll feature on the album]alongside a performance video.

‘=’ – the fourth installment in Sheeran’s symbol album series – is Ed’s most accomplished work yet; the evolution of an artist who continues to tread new ground. A body of tracks that were made over a four-year period following his seminal ‘÷’ (Divide) album era, thematically, ‘=’ finds Ed taking stock of his life and the people in it as he explores the varying degrees of love (‘The Joker And The Queen’, ‘First Times’, ‘2step’), loss (‘Visiting Hours’), resilience (‘Can’t Stop The Rain’) and fatherhood (‘Sandman’, ‘Leave Your Life’), while also processing his reality and career (‘Tides’). Sonically, ‘=’ encapsulates Ed’s versatile musical palette, spanning signature, guitar-led tracks and world-class balladry to weightier, euphoric production moments, as first showcased on this summer’s emphatic comeback track, ‘Bad Habits’.

Embracing Ed’s own truths, ‘=’ seamlessly captures both the intimate and every day; elevating universal experiences to a higher plane as reflected by ‘Visiting Hours’ – a track that finds Ed coming to terms with the loss of his mentor and friend, Michael Gudinski, and written shortly after his passing: “I wish that heaven had visiting hours / So I can just swing by and ask your advice”. Performed for the first time at a tribute concert for Michael in March, the poignant track, which is joined by a stripped performance video (watch here), features backing vocals from Michael’s close friends, Kylie Minogue and Jimmy Barnes.

Written and recorded across Suffolk, London, Sweden and LA, the album’s executive production comes from Ed Sheeran, FRED (No.6 Collaborations Project) and Johnny McDaid (Divide), with additional writing and/or production provided by Steve Mac, Joe Rubel, Amy Wadge, Foy Vance, Elvira Anderfjard, David Hodges, Andrew Watt, Lou Bell, Natalie Hemby and Ben Kweller. Sheeran’s brother, Matthew, a composer, also contributes stunning string arrangements on ‘First Times’ and ‘The Joker And The Queen’. The album artwork is a vivid collage of butterfly imagery symbolising the albums’ thread of ‘new life’ and is backdropped by one of Ed’s own abstract paintings.

Ed Sheeran commented – “= (Equals) is a really personal record and one that means a lot to me. My life changed greatly over the past few years – I got married, became a father, experienced loss, and I reflect on these topics over the course of the album. I see it as my coming-of-age record, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.”

In June, Ed Sheeran released his 10^th UK No.1 single, ‘Bad Habits’. Spending seven consecutive weeks at the top of the UK and Ireland’s Official Singles Chart and counting, it has since become the fastest track to reach half a million sales in the UK of the year so far (OCC). Looking ahead, on 2^nd September, Sheeran will play an intimate fan show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of his debut album ‘+’.

‘=’ Official Tracklisting

1. Tides

2. Shivers

3. First Times

4. Bad Habits

5. Overpass Graffiti

6. The Joker And The Queen

7. Leave Your Life

8. Collide

9. 2step

10. Stop The Rain

11. Love In Slow Motion

12. Visiting Hours

13. Sandman

14. Be Right Now

About Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is an era-defining artist. Through his fusion of thought-provoking songwriting, universal pop and multi-genre influence, his rich tapestry is not only perfectly suited to his audience but it’s something that transcends generations.

Since surfacing on the UK circuit in 2010 with his ‘No.5 Collaborations Project’ – an eight-track EP featuring his favourite grime artists of the time – the Suffolk-raised recording artist has resonated with fans across the world through his peerless songcraft and versatility. And now, with four UK No.1 albums to his name – ‘+’ (2011), ‘x’ (2014), ‘÷’ (2017) and ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’ (2019) – he has sold over 45 million albums and 150 million singles across the world.

Most notably, Ed’s 2017 blockbuster release, ‘÷’ (Divide), saw Ed reign supreme as one of the most in-demand pop stars on the planet – a feat he has continued to sustain ever since. Crowned as the fastest-selling album, ever, by a male artist in the UK, the chart-shattering album housed a swarm of singles including ‘Castle on the Hill’, ‘Perfect’ and ‘Shape of You’, with the latter becoming Spotify’s most-streamed song of all time.

But it’s not just his recorded music that’s seen the former Glastonbury headliner become one of the sought-after artists of the 21^st century either. Possessing a mystical ability to turn 90,000 capacity venues into the pub back-rooms that he first started playing in, Ed made history in 2015 after becoming the first-ever artist to play Wembley Stadium solo – without a band and with just his guitar and loop pedal – over three, consecutive sold out nights. Move forward to the summer of 2019 and Ed would re-enter history books after the completion of his mammoth two-year Divide tour, officially becoming the most-attended tour of all time after it culminated with special homecoming shows in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Ed Sheeran – who was awarded an MBE for his services to music and charity in 2017 – is the proud recipient of 1 x IFPI Award (best-selling global artist of 2017); 4 x Grammys; 4 x Ivor Novello’s; 6 x BRIT Awards (including two consecutive wins for ‘Global Success’ in 2018 and 2019); 7 x Billboard Awards + more.

At the end of 2019, Sheeran was presented with the Official Chart Company’s first-ever ‘No.1 Artist of the Decade’ award following a host of accomplishments in his native UK including the most No.1’s across the UK’s Official Singles and Albums chart from the years 2010-2019.