# More Pop Stars Should Call Ed Sheeran to Write Their Songs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/more-pop-stars-should-call-ed-sheeran-to-write-their-songs/
- Published: 2026-08-03T19:39:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-25T11:33:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/ed-sheeran-katseye-animal-songwriting-1235599355/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Ed Sheeran co-wrote Katseye's new single "Animal"
- He contacted the group after hearing their track "Gnarly"
- Writer argues more pop stars should hire Sheeran to write for them

## Summary

Katseye's new single "Animal" was co-written by Ed Sheeran, who reached out to the group after hearing their viral hit "Gnarly" while in Mexico. The Rollingstone piece argues Sheeran's involvement gives the girl group, formed via Netflix's Pop Star Academy two years ago, a genuine shot at the crossover hit that has eluded them, and makes the case that more pop acts should enlist him as a songwriter given his consistent knack for crafting hits for others.

The article notes Katseye's mixed track record, from "Gabriela" (Number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Gnarly" to less successful releases such as "Internet Girl" and "Pinky Up", the latter overshadowed by member Manon Bannerman's indefinite hiatus. "Animal", also credited to Johnny McDaid, Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin, is praised for finally letting the group actually sing and for its broad, radio-friendly appeal, echoing earlier Sheeran hits such as "Sing" and "I Don't Care". The piece also points to Sheeran's history of boosting other artists, citing Justin Bieber's 2015 single "Love Yourself" as a prior example of his hit-making touch.

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