Ed Sheeran revealed in a recent interview that he uses a fake Instagram account, or "Finsta," to stay connected to new music and artists. The singer admitted to using the account to keep up with culture and music trends that interest him, such as British rap and Irish folk music. Sheeran explained that having a Finsta allows him to discover new music and stay plugged into areas of the internet that appeal to his tastes. The singer also shared that he took a break from his social life at the end of the year and revealed that he does not own a phone, having gotten rid of his mobile device in 2015.