Ed Sheeran says his will names a posthumous album, with his wife to pick the tracks

Ed Sheeran told broadcaster Zane Lowe that his will includes instructions to compile and release a posthumous album titled "Eject," with his wife, Cherry Seaborn, to select the tracks.

In an interview, the 34-year-old singer-songwriter said the record would be assembled from songs he wrote from age 18 until his death and that the plan is "fully in there if I were to go tomorrow." He said his "will of wishes" specifies the project and that he expects to consult Cherry about which ten tracks should appear on the release.

Sheeran, who recently released the album Play, described the posthumous project by name and framed it as a piece of estate planning tied to his musical legacy. He told Lowe that "Eject" is intended as a career-spanning compilation and acknowledged that the idea might divide opinion among listeners while also appealing to devoted fans.

The discussion about a future posthumous release came amid other public remarks this year in which Sheeran outlined plans to spend extended time in the United States with his family while on tour. Speaking on the 2 Johnnies podcast, he said he was "just about to move to America" for a period and that he and his family would be "settling there" rather than making short visits. He has previously said he views Nashville as a potential long-term home and has expressed interest in transitioning toward country music.

Sheeran divides his time between his Sheeranville estate in Suffolk, where he lives with his wife and their daughters, and properties elsewhere. Media reports this year have noted a sizeable property portfolio and a recent New York purchase. In the interview with Lowe he referenced discussing the eventual track selection with Cherry "throughout my life," indicating an ongoing conversation rather than a fixed list.

The singer's comments about identity earlier this year also drew attention. On another podcast, he described his cultural upbringing as Irish, citing his father's Belfast roots and musical experiences in Ireland. Those remarks prompted some critical responses on social media from people who questioned his characterization of national identity; others defended his description as reflecting family and cultural influences.

Sheeran's reference to a named posthumous album follows a broader trend among artists and estates to plan legacy releases, though practices vary widely and typically involve legal, managerial and ethical considerations. He framed "Eject" as part of his personal estate instructions rather than immediate plans for a release, and said Cherry would be responsible for selecting material from across his songwriting career.

He has been a prominent figure in pop music for more than a decade, writing and performing hits that have continued to chart internationally. In the interview with Lowe, Sheeran presented the will provision as a way to shape how his work might be presented after his death, while also noting that tastes and reactions to such a release would differ among listeners.

Sheeran and Seaborn are parents to two daughters, ages five and three. He did not specify a timeline for any relocation in the United States in the Lowe interview, and said only that he intended to remain in contact with his wife about the composition of the album should the provision in his will ever need to be enacted.