by Tom hmv London, 03/01/2017 Bio hmv.com Editor. Peanut butter, punk rock and pillows.

Ed Sheeran teases new album Divide

Ed Sheeran has teased details of his new album, which is expected to be titled Divide or ÷.

Sheeran, who has been away from social media for over a year, returned with two posts this week, one which promised the release of some new music on Friday (January 6th) and the title of his new album.

You can see both posts below:

6th January 5am GMT | midnight ET x pic.twitter.com/azkW2x2OBE
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 2, 2017

Hello 2017... pic.twitter.com/1UyjpgoFbo
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 1, 2017

Details about his new album are still scant, but is is known that Sheeran has been working with Amy Wadge, who he co-wrote megahit ‘Thinking Out Loud’ with, as well as Benny Benassi, with whom he has been travelling on a cruise ship and recording.

÷is the follow-up to Sheeran's 2014 album X, which is available to preview and purchase on the right-hand side of the page.