Ed Sheeran to release new music after a year of silence

The singer-songwriter announced a hiatus in 2015

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Ed Sheeran is to return from his hiatus by releasing a new song this Friday (6 January).

The British singer-songwriter revealed the news via his Twitter page on New Year's Day in a brief video.

Sheeran, singer of such hits as "Sing" and "Thinking Out Loud," announced he was taking a break from music in December 2015. Since then, he's been hard at work recording his third album which he has stated is "the best thing [he has] made thus far."

Sheeran's acclaimed debut record + was released in 2011 which he followed with x in 2014.

The singer is odds on favourite to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival alongside the already confirmed Radiohead. The final slot will reportedly go to Foo Fighters who were scheduled to perform in 2015 before frontman Dave Grohl broke his leg.

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