Ed Sheeran's Autumn Album tease: Is new music coming post-Mathematics Tour? Here's the scoop

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Renaissance tour dominate headlines, it's the iconic Shape of You crooner, Ed Sheeran, who's captured the spotlight. Currently crisscrossing America with his Mathematics tour, Sheeran has been serenading audiences with tunes from his acclaimed Divide and Subtract albums. But it's a tantalizing hint dropped during one of his performances that's fueling anticipation for what could be a new album release. Here's what enthusiasts are buzzing about.

In a recent leg of The Mathematics Tour held in Minneapolis, Ed Sheeran stepped onto the stage clad in a conspicuous T-shirt emblazoned with the enigmatic words «Autumn 9.» Not content with just this wardrobe choice, he sent fans' excitement soaring when he announced from the stage, «Autumn is coming, I will see you soon.» Adding fuel to the speculation fire, he described his current set of songs as «a good playlist for autumn.» For ardent fans, this was tantamount to a revelation — that his upcoming album might very well be christened «Autumn.» Yet, it's worth noting that neither Ed Sheeran nor his team have officially corroborated these clues. Awaiting the day when the Shape of You maestro formally unveils his upcoming album plans.

Although Ed Sheeran has opted to keep mum about the exact release date of his forthcoming album, hints aplenty were dispersed throughout his electrifying performance. With «Autumn 9» emblazoned on his shirt, fervent discussions have ignited, with many speculating that the mysterious «9» refers to September, the ninth month of the year. As this speculative puzzle piece falls into place, it seems the album might grace our ears next month. As the