Ed Sheeran confirms break from work and social media 'until it's time to come back'
Sheeran said he wanted to ‘live a little more so I have something to write about’
Your support helps us to tell the story
My recent work focusing on Latino voters in Arizona has shown me how crucial independent journalism is in giving voice to underrepresented communities.
Your support is what allows us to tell these stories, bringing attention to the issues that are often overlooked. Without your contributions, these voices might not be heard.
Every dollar you give helps us continue to shine a light on these critical issues in the run up to the election and beyond
Eric Garcia
Washington Bureau Chief
Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he will take a break from “work and social media” until “it’s time to come back”.
The chart-dominating singer-songwriter previously said that he was planning on some time away after the conclusion of his latest world tour.
In an Instagram post, he has now explained that he will take a breather to “travel, write and read” and will return with new music “when the time is right”.
“To my family and friends, see ya when I see ya,” he wrote, “and to my fans, thank you for always being amazing, I promise to be back with some new music when the time is right and I’ve lived a little more to actually have something to write about.”
The profile picture on Sheeran’s Instagram now shows the letters “BRB” (“be right back”) against a black background.
Earlier this year, Sheeran's manager Stuart Camp admitted the singer's ubiquity ran the risk of “overkill”.
“We are very conscious of too much Ed Sheeran,” Camp told BBC Music Introducing's Does My Music Suck? podcast.
Sheeran’s message comes after the Official Charts Company named him artist of the decade, in recognition of a number of record-breaking achievements.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments