Pop Corner: Katy B has no notion of going home while Ed Sheeran’s going silent

Why calm down when you can stay out? We don’t have an answer to that


Track of the week

Calm Down, by Katy B, Fourtet and Floating Points

As Christmas draws closer, we thought we were were ready to get snuggly by the fire. But like a 9pm "u out?" text message on Stephen's night, Katy B has roused us from our cosiness. With a touch of Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude, Katy sings about how she really should go home, but the music is too damn good. Why calm down when you can stay out?

Hero of the Week is Ed Sheeran, who has quit social media. He posted his decision on his Instagram explaining: "I'm taking a break from my phone, emails and all social media for a while. I've had such an amazing ride over the last five years but I find myself seeing the world through a screen and not my eyes so I'm taking this opportunity of me not having to be anywhere or do anything to travel the world and see everything I've missed."

He went on, “To my family and friends, if you love me you’ll understand me buggering off for a bit, to my fans, the 3rd album is on its way and is the best thing I’ve made thus far. See you all next autumn.”

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