Picture this: You’re rushing through King’s Cross, coffee in one hand, late for your train — and suddenly, BOOM. There’s Ed Sheeran. No stage. No warning. Just a guitar, that famous grin, and a surprise six-song set that transformed the busy station into a full-on concert. No tickets, no glitz — just pure, unfiltered Ed, doing what he loves: playing music for the people.
On April 4, 2025, lucky commuters “struck gold” as Sheeran treated them to an unforgettable popup performance. From “Castle on the Hill” to “Shivers”, “Perfect”, “Shape of You”, and “Bad Habits”, Ed had the crowd singing every word back to him. And for the grand finale? His brand-new single “Azizam” — released that very day — closing the impromptu gig on the ultimate high. The vibe? Warm, intimate, and electric.
Fans couldn’t believe their luck. Comments on fan channels lit up: “Ed does what every star says they’d do — popping up in public, playing for fun. And he actually means it.” Another added, “A genius musician. No tricks, no help — just him, live, and brilliant.”
And let’s be clear: Ed was in top form. No Auto-Tune, no backing tracks — just that signature looping magic, building layers of sound while nailing every vocal.
If this feels familiar, it’s because Sheeran’s made a habit of surprise gigs. Who could forget his New York City street performance in 2023, fresh off his copyright trial win, belting out “Boat” unplugged for a stunned crowd?
“Azizam,” the emotional centerpiece of his King’s Cross show, marks the first single from his upcoming eighth studio album Play, due September 12. Co-written with Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha, the track blends Ed’s signature style with Iranian and Indian instruments — a nod to his co-writer Salmanzadeh’s heritage. (Fun fact: azizam means “my beloved” in Persian — fitting, since the song is a tribute to Sheeran’s wife.)
Legend moves only. Ed Sheeran’s still proving why he’s in a league of his own — and why no commute will ever feel quite the same.
