A one-off single released at the tail end of 2020, "Afterglow" served as a standalone pop-rock track from Ed Sheeran.
- "Afterglow" was co-written and co-produced by Sheeran himself, alongside David Hodges and Fred Gibson.
- The song was released as a digital download and streaming single, with no immediate physical release announced.
- It charted at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart and number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter who rose to global fame in the early 2010s with his blend of pop, folk, and hip-hop influences. He has since become one of the best-selling music artists of all time, known for his prolific output and stadium tours. In late 2020, Sheeran was between album cycles, having released "No.6 Collaborations Project" the previous year and preparing for " = " (Equals) in 2021.
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