A pop star collaboration is a foolproof way to grab the attention of two audiences at once. But do more collaborators actually make a better song? Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber put this question to the test in their new song "I Don't Care." The track takes us inside the head of an antisocial party hopper, who'd rather be back home with his lover. Nate and Charlie investigate how the songwriters works that message into their music and speak with Ross Golan about Ed Sheeran's songwriting brilliance.

Songs Discussed

• Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber - I Don't Care

• Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

• Justin Bieber – Love Yourself

• Kygo ft. Ella Henderson – Here For You

• Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know

Check out And The Writer Is… With Ross Golan: https://www.andthewriteris.com/

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