Ed Sheeran says new album won't be out until 'late 2020' The singer is currently on the road promoting his 2017 record 'Divide' and he admitted he will disappear from the public eye once the tour ends in September 2019. Speaking to BBC Radio 2's Jo Whiley, he said: Ed insisted that taking a break is a positive thing and said his previous breaks have worked out. He added: Earlier this year, Ed revealed his fourth album could be a big departure, as he opened up on the pressure to create constant pop hits.