Death and depression: what Ed Sheeran's new album talks about

Ed Sheeran

released his new album

today   and simultaneously uploaded video clips for all 14 songs.

It is an album that returns to his roots as a singer and songwriter.

, presenting one of the biggest stars on the planet at his most vulnerable and honest.

The cover of Ed Sheeran's new album, "Subtract".

In advance of the release, Ed had released two songs: the soulful

, which was his 14th UK No. 1 single, and

.

The red-headed artist joined Aaron Dessner (of the group The National) on songwriting and production, after being introduced by their mutual friend Taylor Swift.

Together, they began creating the album in February of last year, writing more than 30 songs during a month-long stay at the studio in Kent, Great Britain.

The 14 tracks are linked by an exquisite production that varies between stripped-back folk textures and bolder orchestral arrangements.

compose on hard days

In the release announcement,

: "I've been working on

for a decade, trying to carve out the perfect acoustic album, writing and recording hundreds of songs with a clear vision of what I thought it should be."

Ed Sheeran smiling after music plagiarism charges are dropped.

Photo: AP

And he added: "Then, at the beginning of 2022,

. Songwriting is my therapy. It helps me find the meaning of my feelings. I wrote without thinking about what the songs would be like; I just wrote what came out. And in a little over a week, I replaced a decade's worth of work with my deepest dark thoughts."

As additional information, he recounted: "Within a month, my pregnant wife was diagnosed with a tumor, which had no treatment until after the delivery. My best friend and brother, Jamal, died suddenly and I had to defend in court my integrity and career as a songwriter.

."

As he confessed, "I felt like I was drowning, that my head was below the surface and that I was looking up but I couldn't ascend to get air."

In conclusion, he said: "As an artist, I don't think I can credibly present work that doesn't accurately represent where I am and how I need to express myself at this point in my life. This album is just that. It opens the door of the trap to my soul. For the first time I'm not trying to create an album that people like, I'm releasing something that is honest and true to where I am in my adult life. This is Subtract."

The launch

To celebrate the launch, Ed premiered 14 official videos on YouTube.

Following the premiere, fans were able to attend the after party on YouTube, where he gave an exclusive acoustic rendition of

.

Ed Sheeran live at the 2021 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in New York.

Photo: AP

Also, next Wednesday, May 10, Ed Sheeran will kick off the second season of Apple Music Live.

In the intimate live performance, he will perform the entire

for the first time, alongside a 12-piece band, including Aaron Dessner.

Fans around the world will be able to watch the show on Apple Music and Apple TV+ starting at 5:00 p.m.

from Argentina.

Additionally, the global superstar and Grammy Award-winning artist was at the New York premiere of his docuseries,

, episodes of which are now available on

For the first time, Sheeran opens his doors to show his private life honestly and in depth while exploring the universal themes that inspire his music.

The docuseries follows him after he learns some life-changing news as the artist reveals his difficulties and his triumphs during the most difficult period of his life.

Ed Sheeran at the world premiere of his docuseries.

Combining never-before-seen archival footage, current affairs, authentic interviews with his wife and loved ones, and intimate performances on film locations, the docuseries broadens the lens to show what Sheeran thinks of the world, himself, and his music. in addition to presenting the successes that his followers have enjoyed a decade ago.

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