Ed Sheeran has made clear arrangements for a posthumous album titled Eject, detailing these plans within his last will and testament.
A Thoughtful Future Release
While chatting with Zane Lowe about his upcoming series of albums, starting with Play (released September 12, 2025), Sheeran disclosed something quite unexpected about his musical legacy. Following Play, he’s got albums lined up called Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop. But here’s where it gets interesting—when Lowe asked if Stop would truly be his final record, Sheeran laughed before revealing that the sequence actually wraps up with Eject, an album he’s gone so far as to legally document for release after his death.
Cherry Seaborn’s Role in Curating the Album
Sheeran’s revealed that his wife, Cherry Seaborn, will take on the responsibility of selecting what makes it onto Eject. The album will draw from songs he’s written throughout his entire adult life—everything from age 18 until whenever his time comes. He’s asked Seaborn to cherry-pick the ten strongest pieces for the release, making sure it captures his personal favorites rather than just throwing together whatever’s left in the vault.
Intent Behind the Posthumous Project
When explaining the concept, Sheeran pointed out how many posthumous albums end up feeling “unplanned” and, frankly, a bit scattered. He wants to sidestep that entirely by meticulously planning Eject well ahead of time. By keeping ongoing conversations with Seaborn about which songs resonate most with him over the years, he’s hoping to maintain the artistic integrity and proper presentation of his music long after he’s gone.
A Legacy Comparison and Final Thoughts
Sheeran drew parallels to how Paul McCartney’s early Beatles recordings might be compiled alongside his later solo work, creating a comprehensive career retrospective. Sure, he knows such a posthumous release won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s betting plenty of fans would find it fascinating.
As for the album Stop, Sheeran sees it as something of a “final” statement—much like Jay-Z’s approach with The Black Album—though he’s not completely ruling out releasing more music while he’s still around. The careful consideration he’s putting into both Stop and Eject demonstrates a remarkably deliberate approach to how his musical impact will endure.
