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How Ed Sheeran went 'Indian' & didn't mix politics with his entertainment

Ed Sheeran’s Gaza controversy highlights the uneasy relationship between artists, politics and money. The writer argues that artists may have a powerful public voice, but those who control venues and finances often have the final say.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' Tour Slammed as 'Performative' and a 'Fake Victim Fest' by Online Critics

Macklemore has faced criticism after announcing October concerts in London, Dublin and Paris, following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian remarks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

Hayley Williams Plays Famous Tracks by Artists Who Publicly Cited the 'Silencing of Macklemore' on Tour

Hayley Williams' New York playlist featured Macklemore and musicians who left Ed Sheeran's tour amid the widening Palestine dispute.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Robert Kraft Defends Macklemore Tour Ban Over 'Free Palestine' Statement: 'No Platform for Hate Speech'

Robert Kraft defends barring Macklemore from Gillette Stadium after his 'Free Palestine' remarks sparked backlash and his removal from Ed Sheeran's US tour.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Ed Sheeran-backed cross-border music project takes centre stage at Fleadh

The young people from Belfast and Cork performed a rendition of The Cranberries hit Zombie at the gig rig at Belfast City Hall.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

“Weird, small, brilliant, respectful of pedalboard space. What more could you need?” This week’s hottest new guitar gear – including Alex Lifeson’s ES-355, Charvel’s US return and Ed Sheeran’s new Orange squeeze

We’ve got weird reverbs from EHX, super-cheap AI-enabled multi-effects units, high-end shredders, climate-controlled gig bags and more

Guitar World · Jun 14

“Music doesn’t start in arenas or on streaming platforms. It starts in bedrooms and on street corners”: Ed Sheeran launches signature Orange amp range - could it topple the Roland Cube as the busking combos to beat?

With an abundance of Sheeran-approved specs, the Outlowd ES amps look to nurture the next generation of musicians

Guitar World · Jun 11

James Blunt: ‘Have I changed and grown up? No, not really’

Over lunch as he turns 50, the singer tells a host of wild celebrity tales, involving Ed Sheeran and Bear Grylls, and admits that, just sometimes, the criticism can sting

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2024

How to listen to 1989 (Taylor’s Version) as it is finally released

Taylor Swift plays guessing game with fans to promote newly recorded release of 2014 album

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Brenda Edwards gives tributes to son Jamal Edwards a year on from his death as mournful Ed Sheeran ‘drowns himself in rum’

The tributes come a year on from the death of the SBTV founder and entrepreneur Brenda Edwards (right) has given tribute to late son Jamal Edwards, along with Ed Sheeran (centre)

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023