Watch James Bay & Ed Sheeran perform "Let It Go" in Cambridge Corn Exchange

I'm a fan of James Bay's work and highly respect Ed Sheeran and how far he's come to become so popular, and the other day Ed joined up with James for a rendition of "Let It Go" in Cambridge's Corn Exchange venue. James is from Hitchin and Ed was raised in Suffolk, so this is literally the most perfect venue for them to have a 'home-coming' performance of two massive singer-songwriters from the region I call home. Watch the video below.

Kodaline cover Ed Sheeran's "Sing"

Kodaline have covered Ed Sheeran's "Sing" in the BBC's Live Lounge earlier on this week, and with a reputation for doing great covers they did not let anyone down, they even popped in a Taylor Swift song in there. The band have been off the circuit for a year, but now they've got a brand new album with them. "Coming Up For Air" is released 9th of February via RCA/B-Unique.

Single Review... Ed Sheeran - Sing

It's been three years since everyone's favourite ginger topped singer emerged onto the music scene, and no, sadly you haven't gone back in time and sadly I'm not talking about Cilla Black. I am in fact talking about Ed Sheeran, remember him? Well now he's back with something a little less boring.

The SBTV acoustic version of 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You' sparked off his career and was the freshest thing around since Calipo ice lollies. His début album, '+', had more positivity in it's title than its content, but nevertheless it was a massive success. Three years on and he's now the most familiar face in the British music scene and yesterday on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show, we got a taste of what's to come from Sheeran as his new track, 'Sing', was played multiple times. 

You may have guessed I've kept myself away from the Ed Sheeran hype after not only he, but also his music began to ooze the mainstream stench. However, 'Sing', has made me gain a strange admiration for him again. You can tell it's the ginger fellow with his guitar but there's something more slick about him and dare I say it, this song could transform Sheeran into a sex god. The tongue twisting lyrics about a certain 'lady' are not only catchy but gripping. Then you realise; it's Justin. JT. The man. Everything about this just screams out Justin Timberlake's 2002 album 'Justified' and it's not a bad thing; it's great. The instantly recognisable guitar and accompanying drum beat in JT's 'Like I Love You' have almost become re-incarnated twelve years later, and by the time Sheeran throws in some high, ball-squeezing vocals, he may as well have completely copied the American singer-songwriter. 

With such a successful debut album, this really is a good sign for what's the come from Sheeran's new album, inventively titled, 'x', which is due for release later in the year with 'Sing' ready for release on 1st June. It's a gentle push in a different direction but it doesn't stretch far from Sheeran's routes. Whilst he's still more Mickey Mouse Club than global superstar, it wouldn't surprise me if he swaps his t-shirts and hoodies for suits and ties from now on.

Ed Sheeran - 'Sing'

Out of 10: 8/10

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