Perez Hilton — Not that his music sounds like hers, but we hope/feel that Ed Sheeran can connect with audiences worldwide in a similar way as Adele! Not seemingly commercial, we think Sheeran's music can be! People respond to talent. And Ed has soooo much of it!!! ... more info

Gigwise — Says fans should come first... more info

Scotsman.com — Our critics review some of this week's new releases... more info

Guardian Music — (Asylum/Atlantic)Lad-next-door troubadour Ed Sheeran is indebted to artists such as Jamie T and Damien Rice, as evidenced by a debut that hops between bullish mockney rap and quavering sentimentality, but there's also a Bieber-ish quality to his appe... more info

Altsounds — Yesterday *Ed Sheeran* performed in both the *Radio 1 Live Lounge*, then the *1Xtra Live Lounge* too. He performed different covers for each of them. If you missed them, catch up below. Image:... more info

The Telegraph — Ed Sheeran's stuttering sing-speak is a treat. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Radiohead, Noel Gallagher and Kasabian are among the acts that have been named early .Bookies William Hill have released an extremely early perdition for next year's potential Mercury Prize winner. Kasabain have been named favourite to pick up the aw... more info

Guardian Music — If Ed Sheeran is leading a fightback against music industry conformity, it's hard to tell, says Alexis PetridisFrom the title down, his current hit You Need Me, I Don't Need You presents 20-year-old singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran as a very cocksure c... more info

NME — Bookmakers also like Ed Sheeran, Florence And The Machine and Coldplay's chances more info

MTV.co.uk News — Example and Ed Sheeran are currently sitting atop The Official Chart Update. Example's new tune Stay Awake is the mid-week Number 1, closely followed by Sheeran's new track You Need Me I Don't... more info