Ed Sheeran - You Need Me, I Don't Need You

When Ed told me the concept for this video was Drop It Like It's Hot, but with a guy doing the whole track in sign language; I was obviously very excited to see the outcome. The outcome is incredible, and makes for one of the best videos from the past few years. You Need Me is out on August 28th and the album will be released on September 12th. Exciting times.

Birdy - The A-Team (Ed Sheeran Cover)

Earlier today 15 year old singer/songwriter Birdy visited the Maida Vale studios to perform a stunning live lounge session for Fearne Cotton. Whilst she was there she covered The A-Team by Ed Sheeran, which is currently at number 3 for the fifth week running. Nobody will ever be able to better the original, but this is a brilliant take from a girl who has a very bright future ahead of her.

Ed Sheeran - + (Album Cover)

Here is official artwork for Ed Sheeran's forthcoming debut album, +, which will be available on September 19th - the pastel drawing is by London based artist Phillip Butah. Ed showed me this when I was with him in Leeds, and he also showed me an alternative cover that was done for it, which is absolutely genius. Unfortunately, I don't think it will ever see the light of day.

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Ed Sheeran - The A-Team (Live @ Glastonbury)

Here is is my buddy Ed Sheeran performing his hit debut single, The A-Team, live at Glastonbury earlier today. Sounds like it was a good little crowd that turned up for his set. Proud of him.

Bon Iver - Michicant

Having brought you the Ed Sheeran cover earlier today, here is my favourite track from Bon Iver's self-titled sophmore album, which is a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut; For Emma, Forever Ago. The album is only 10 tracks long, but that's refreshing to see - I have a lot of time for an artist that is willing to back their talent and have faith in their ability to tell a story in just 40 minutes, rather than include 8 album fillers that have no relevance to the storyline. Too many people seem to do that these days. This is a simply stunning release and will without doubt be one of the best albums of 2011 - you can stream it in full HERE.

Ed Sheeran - Skinny Love (Cover)

As part of his Biz session for The Sun, Ed Sheeran decided to cover Skinny Love by Bon Iver, which was recently made commercially well-known by Birdy. I know Ed has been a Bon Iver fan for years, so this cover will have meant a lot, and I think it's safe to say that he did it justice (as always). Watch the rest of the session, HERE. A-Team is out in 3 days. Download the MP3 of Skinny Love HERE.

Kal Lavelle - Breakfast At Tiffany's

Yesterday saw the release of Kal Lavelle's brilliant EP, Shivers, which some of you may have been lucky enough to get hold of whilst she was supporting Ed Sheeran on his most recent tour. I was lucky enough to spend a bit of time with her during that tour, and I can safely say that she as lovely as she is talented - this is a simply beautiful 5 track release. Below you can hear my favourite song from the EP and get your copy HERE.

Ed Sheeran - XFM Live Session

Following on from his session for Zane Lowe the other night, Ed Sheeran dropped into the Manchester based XFM studio to perform 5 tracks; including A-Team, UNI, Wake Me Up, Wayfaring Stranger & You Need Me. As Ed said himself, it's refreshing for a radio station to let him perform a small set, rather than squashing him in to a small booth to do just one or two tracks. Below you can hear one of the best performances of You Need Me that he's done, and you can download the entire session HERE. Onwards & upwards.

David Stewart v Ed Sheeran - The A-Team

Here is the latest edition in David Stewart's series of covers. This time round he has tackled the exceptional A-Team, which is out in less than a month's time. David had to make it his own, and that is exactly what he did, producing an brilliantly unique twist on what is likely to be one of THE songs of 2011.

Ed Sheeran - Zane Lowe Session

Ed Sheeran took time out from his current UK tour to drop into the Maida Vale studios to perform a live session for Zane Lowe and have a rather in-depth chat about things musical; from him upcoming debut album, to the influences he gained through long road trips from Yorkshire to London with his Mum and Dad as a child. Whilst at the famous studios he performed a small snippet of You Need Me, an ever brilliant rendition of his debut single The A-Team and an incredibly unique cover of the theme tune for his favourite TV show, The Wire, which you can hear below. You can also download all 3 MP3s HERE to add to your collection.