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Ed Sheeran is getting personal, and nostalgic, as he teases the release of his brand new single, Old Phone. The singer-songwriter has taken to social media to share never-before-seen throwback photos of himself and longtime friend Taylor Swift, sparking a wave of excitement and emotion from fans around the world.
The candid snapshots, which include behind-the-scenes moments, silly selfies, and heartfelt hangouts from the early years of their friendship, are being used to promote the emotional new track, which drops later this week. The single, described as a “reflective look at friendship, memory, and the passage of time,” sees Sheeran dive into themes of connection in a fast-changing world, with the title Old Phone acting as a metaphor for how treasured memories often live in the most unlikely places.
Ed’s decision to use old photos of himself with Taylor as part of the song’s promo has instantly gone viral, with fans praising both the concept and the genuine friendship between the two global superstars. “These are the kind of photos you’d never expect to see, totally raw and real,” one fan commented. “It’s like a glimpse into the start of something special.”
The Sheeran–Swift friendship dates back more than a decade, with the pair collaborating musically on hits like Everything Has Changed and The Joker and the Queen. Their creative bond has remained strong over the years, often marked by low-key support for each other’s careers and subtle shoutouts in interviews and lyrics. Now, with Ed digging through the archives to promote Old Phone, their friendship is once again in the spotlight, this time through the lens of memory and shared experience.
In a recent Instagram caption accompanying one of the photos, Ed wrote: “Funny what you find on an old phone… lots of laughs, terrible haircuts, and some of the best memories. New song out Friday.”
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Old Phone marks a new chapter in Ed’s music, leaning further into acoustic vulnerability and storytelling, something fans of his earlier albums have been craving. And by weaving Taylor Swift into the narrative, he’s not just delivering a song, but reminding listeners of the moments and people that shape us along the way.
The single drops Friday, and if the response to the teaser is anything to go by, it’s set to strike a deep chord.
