- (Subtract)

Limited Indie Exclusive edition on white vinyl. Ed Sheeran will release his new album '-' (Subtract) on 5 May 2023 - the latest in his decade-spanning Mathematic-themed album series. An album that revisits Ed Sheeran's singer-songwriter roots and was written against a backdrop of personal grief and hope, '-' (Subtract) showcases one of the biggest stars on the planet at his most vulnerable and honest. Since learning to play 'Layla' by Eric Clapton on guitar at the age of 12, Ed Sheeran has had a deep love for the singer-songwriter genre. With artists like Damien Rice, Bruce Springsteen, and Bob Dylan, who his father John introduced him to, being played on repeat at his parents' house, was always on Ed's horizon. However, the songs and writing process took on a whole new meaning and direction after a series of challenging events impacted Ed's world in 2022. But one thing that remained untouched was his strong desire to make an album rooted in his love of singer-songwriter compositions. And as he prepares to release his most soulful work to date, '-' (Subtract) serves as a reminder of why Ed remains one of the most talented songwriters of his generation; an artist who breaks down his own experiences for fans to seek solace and belonging. Ed narrates: "I had been working on Subtract for a decade, trying to sculpt the perfect acoustic album, writing and