Ed Sheeran Wows Crowds in New Orleans with New Song

Ed Sheeran surprised his fans in New Orleans with another unexpected appearance, performing a brand-new song. The four-time Grammy winner was spotted at the heart of the city on Saturday, March 15th, causing excitement among passersby, according to 4WWL. Dressed casually in a multicolored shirt and jeans, holding a portable amplifier and microphone, Ed Sheeran created an impromptu music stage for his new track. He was accompanied by the brass band ‘The Soul Rebels,’ who recently backed Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl halftime show, for the new song titled ‘Azizam’. The singer told the crowd this was the first time he had performed the song live, according to the local news site Nola.com. ‘We’re going to play a song here—drop some material—and then we’ll have a little parade walking around while playing some songs if you want to join us,’ Sheeran announced, inviting the gathered audience to participate in the spontaneous event. ‘I’ve got a new song coming out in two weeks that no one has heard. This will be its first live performance,’ he continued. In an Instagram post a few hours later, the star shared a clip capturing the special atmosphere he created in the city. ‘Playing new music today on the streets of New Orleans with The Soul Rebels, thank you to everyone who came out!’ he wrote in the caption. The British music scene star continues to surprise his fans with unexpected appearances in various cities, unveiling new music and performing beloved hits. Sheeran is expected to release his eighth album, titled ‘Play,’ later this year, according to Billboard. The new album follows the release of ‘Autumn Variations’ in 2023.