<p>British pop star Ed Sheeran has released a surprise track titled “Afterglow” ahead of Christmas.</p>.<p>The song, which the “Shape of You” singer shared on Instagram on Monday, is his first single in over a year.</p>.<p>“Hey guys. ‘Afterglow’ is a song I wrote last year that I wanted to release for you. It’s not the first single from the next album, it’s just a song I love, and hope you love too. Enjoy !</p>.<p>“Have a safe and happy festive break and New Year’s. Back to dad land for me now, ciao x,” Sheeran wrote alongside the performance video of the song.</p>.<p>“Afterglow” is Sheeran’s first release since his “No.6 Collaborations Project” in 2019.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old musician has penned the track with David Hodges and Fred Gibson.</p>.<p>Sheeran has been on break since the birth of his and wife Cherry Seaborn’s daughter Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran in September. </p>
<p>British pop star Ed Sheeran has released a surprise track titled “Afterglow” ahead of Christmas.</p>.<p>The song, which the “Shape of You” singer shared on Instagram on Monday, is his first single in over a year.</p>.<p>“Hey guys. ‘Afterglow’ is a song I wrote last year that I wanted to release for you. It’s not the first single from the next album, it’s just a song I love, and hope you love too. Enjoy !</p>.<p>“Have a safe and happy festive break and New Year’s. Back to dad land for me now, ciao x,” Sheeran wrote alongside the performance video of the song.</p>.<p>“Afterglow” is Sheeran’s first release since his “No.6 Collaborations Project” in 2019.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old musician has penned the track with David Hodges and Fred Gibson.</p>.<p>Sheeran has been on break since the birth of his and wife Cherry Seaborn’s daughter Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran in September. </p>