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LYFE THURSDAY | OCT 23, 2025 26 Ed Sheeran releases Play – The Remixes E D Sheeran has released

Fresh off the release of his ninth UK number one album Play , Sheeran further broadens his sonic horizons with the release of Play – The Remixes. o EP revisits four tracks from his latest album

the EP Play – The Remixes , which reimagines tracks from his ninth UK number one album Play through new collaborations with South Asian artistes. Leading the release is Symmetry, featuring Punjabi singer Karan Aujla. The official video, directed by Liam Pethick, showcases performances by Sheeran, Karan and Norwegian dance group The Quick Style. The EP revisits four tracks from Play with contributions from Hanumankind, Dhee, Santhosh Narayanan, Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi. Production comes from Ilya, Johnny McDaid, Savan Kotecha, Fred and Elvira Anderfjard. The project grew out of Sheeran’s recording sessions in India, where he spent a month working with local musicians and exploring regional sounds. During that time, he connected with several of the EP’s collaborators, including Arijit, with whom he worked on the track Sapphire . Sheeran said recording Play in India was a memorable experience that deepened his appreciation for the region’s musical diversity. SINGAPOREAN singer Sezairi has released his fifth studio album The Art of Surrender , which illuminates the strength found in surrender. A poignant exploration of vulnerability and release, the album embodies the quiet confidence Sezairi gained through letting go, capturing reflective, tender and unmistakably human moments. “I really hope whoever listens to the album will slow down, look inward and rediscover the quiet power of acceptance that we are all beautifully flawed individuals. My wish is for this album to keep you company in the good times and the bad,” expressed Sezari. Spanning 12 tracks, the album release marks a major milestone for the singer as it is his first fully self-produced album – a culmination of years spent honing his craft, trusting his instincts and finding peace in vulnerability. His growth is further showcased with his versatility, featuring songs in English and Bahasa Indonesia. It features collaborations with Singaporean artiste Nathan Hartono and Indonesian artiste Teddy Adhitya. Sezairi has taken ownership of his work since the initiation of his label Offline Records. “It felt like a natural evolution for me as an artiste and producer to desire more control over the creative process and output, so establishing Offline Records felt the next logical step,” Sezairi noted. Sezairi has been in the industry for over 15 years. The singer is known for his evocative voice and heartfelt storytelling,

The EP features Sheeran’s collaborations with South Asian artistes.

Heaven , featuring Jonita, was written by Sheeran, McDaid, Kotecha, Ilya, Harjot Kaur, Shayra Apoorva, Rutvik Talashilkar and Jonita. Play topped charts in the UK, Australia, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries.

Sheeran, Gibson, Anderfjard, Ilya, Sooraj Cherukat, Dheekshitha Venkadeshan, Santhosh and Adiya Ravindra. Sapphire , featuring Arijit, was written by Sheeran, Ilya, McDaid, Kotecha, Mayur Puri, Arijit and Avinash Chouhan. Fred

The EP features four tracks. Symmetry , featuring Karan, was written by Sheeran, McDaid, Kotecha, Ilya, Ikwinder Sahota and Jaskaran Singh Aujla. Don’t Look Down , which includes Hanumankind, Dhee and Santhosh, was written by

“Being there over the last decade through touring, I’ve met lots of local artistes and been introduced to all types of music and cultures. I loved the collaboration process and wanted to represent as much as I could on this EP,” he said.

Singaporean singer Sezairi unveils The Art of Surrender

Thai artiste Daniel Ryn explores fate, burnout in introspective three-track Fortuna Fader THAI songwriter and

multidisciplinary artiste Daniel Ryn reflects on fate, burnout and quiet transformation in his latest EP Fortuna Fader , where the three-track release serves as the first chapter of his upcoming album cycle Daylight Saving Time , capturing the feeling of life slipping out of rhythm when exhaustion and reflection intertwine. Ryn describes the EP as a poetic, minimalistic introduction to the larger story he plans to tell where it blends lo-fi textures, soft vocals and sparse arrangements to create an atmosphere that feels personal yet spacious. The title mirrors its emotional core, suggesting fate slipping through one’s hands and burnout as the body’s gentle protest where the opening track Struggling to Come Back portrays self-recovery as a slow and unglamorous process. Drawing inspiration from Clairo, The Sundays and Lou Reed, it evokes the quiet perseverance needed to find one’s footing again after emotional fatigue. Exit Beach Music explores the comedown from escapism, capturing the relief and melancholy of letting go. The song features ambient tones influenced by Eyedress and Mac DeMarco, reflecting the calm that follows after a period

Ryn describes the EP as a poetic, minimalistic introduction to the larger story he plans to tell.

Livehouse, a 700-capacity space that champions regional talent. Between sound checks and late-night sessions, Ryn creates music shaped by memory, mood and restraint. With Fortuna Fader , Ryn opens a new creative chapter that bridges introspection and sound. The EP marks his next step toward reaching listeners beyond Bangkok, offering a reminder that even in burnout, there can be beauty, honesty and quiet strength.

of turbulence.

The closing track Nothing’s Not The Same carries a groovier tone with influences from Tyler, The Creator and Bossa Nova music. It meditates on the paradox of change, showing that while everything seems to evolve, some emotions and memories remain constant. Based in Bangkok, Ryn has long been a key figure in the city’s indie scene. After founding several respected music venues, he now focuses on Melt

delivering romantic, nostalgic and introspective tunes. His famous ballad It’s You gained over 200 million streams globally upon going viral on TikTok in 2021. It has since been certified 13× platinum across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan. Sezairi is known for his evocative voice and heartfelt storytelling.