Photo credit:  AMAGANSETT, NEW YORK – AUGUST 14: Ed Sheeran performs live for SiriusXM at the Stephen Talkhouse on August 14, 2023 in Amagansett, New York. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Ed Sheeran says he won’t be releasing any singles or music videos for his new album, Autumn Variations, but found a different way to mark its release On Friday. In an Instagram video, he documented his journey going into random bars in New York City and buying drinks for strangers over a period of six hours. “We’re in the first bar, I’m on the first drink,” he said from a Stout NYC location as he chatted with strangers and took photos with employees.” I have got everyone a drink in the bar, but we’re not there yet, we’re not there.” Sheeran is also seen taking the subway, playing beer pong with fans, and taking shots before ending at Off The Wagon in Greenwich Village. “We got on the subway and then here we are,” Sheeran says towards the end of the clip. “I’m very drunk right now. Very drunk.”

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