Ed Sheeran Declares ‘Album Done,’ Teases New Single ‘Azizam’

The singer debuted “Azizam” live in New Orleans

Ed Sheeran teased his unreleased track titled “Azizam” on Wednesday, while also delivering good news: his next album is ready for the masses.

In an Instagram video, Sheeran is seen at a studio with producer, Ilya Salmanzadeh, as they bop along — and Sheeran dances around the room — to a mix of the new song. “And if love’s just a game, come and play,” sings Sheeran over the track’s beat. “Azizam/ Meet me on the floor tonight/ Show me how to move like the water/ In between the dancing lights/ Be my, be my Azizam.”

The singer-songwriter caption the post: “Album done. Single soon. I’m very excited as you can tell.” “Azizam,” which is a Persian term of endearment, was first performed by the artist during an impromptu street performance in New Orleans’ French Quarter last week.

The Grammy winner also popped up at a Boston pub on St. Patrick’s Day to perform a surprise acoustic set while backed by band members of the Irish folk band Beoga and delivering a melody of his hits, including “Galway Girl,” “Shape of You,” and “Nancy Mulligan.”

Sheeran’s recent pop-ups are part of a string surprise shows around the United States. Prior to the stop in Boston’s, Sheeran visited Nashville’s Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge where he sported a pink cowboy hat to sing a rendition of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” alongside friend Jackson Capps.

The upcoming, yet-to-be-titled album will be Sheeran’s eighth studio album; his last LP, Autumn Variations, dropped in 2023 and reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200.

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