After years of speculation and subtle hints, Harry Styles is officially stepping back into the spotlight. The British pop star confirmed Tuesday that “Aperture,” the first single from his upcoming album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., will arrive Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, marking his first solo release in three years.
Styles shared the news on Instagram with a studio snapshot that quickly lit up fan timelines. In the photo, the singer smiles with his arms spread wide, showing off his familiar tattoos and a newly grown moustache, a low-key visual cue that a fresh chapter has begun.
“Aperture” follows 2023’s “Satellite” and serves as the opening act for Styles’ fourth studio album, a 12-track project set for release March 6. The album is executive produced by Kid Harpoon, a frequent collaborator whose fingerprints are all over Styles’ recent chart-topping work.
A New Album, Four Years in the Making
Styles’ last full-length release, Harry’s House, arrived in 2022 and became a defining moment in his career. The album earned Grammy Awards for album of the year, best pop vocal album, and best engineered album, non-classical, cementing his position as one of pop’s most reliable hitmakers.
Since then, Styles wrapped up his massive Love on Tour, a two-year global run that filled arenas and stadiums while solidifying his reputation as a live performer. After the tour’s conclusion, the singer largely stepped out of the public eye, making only occasional appearances, including running the Berlin Marathon and spending time in Italy with actor Zoë Kravitz.
Fans Crack the Code
The road back to new music wasn’t exactly quiet. Earlier this month, a mysterious website, WeBelongTogether.co, appeared online, prompting immediate fan theories. The page features an image of Styles seated in what looks like an outdoor art class, paired with an interactive wheel that lands on either “disco” or “kiss” when spun.
Clicking through leads users to a phone number connected to Harry Styles Headquarters, his official fan hub. Around the same time, posters bearing the phrase “we belong together” surfaced in cities including New York, Berlin, and Palermo, adding an international layer to the rollout.
Fans who signed up for updates through the site received text messages on Tuesday confirming the single’s release, turning weeks of speculation into something tangible.
Early Listening Events Planned
Select fans may hear “Aperture” ahead of its streaming debut. According to Styles’ fan club, listening events are planned at independent record stores in cities such as London, Tokyo, and New York, with additional details expected soon.
While Styles has yet to reveal how the new album will sound, the title Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. suggests a playful blend of romance and rhythm, a combination that has served him well before.
For now, Harries won’t have to wait much longer. The countdown is officially on, and with “Aperture,” Harry Styles is opening the door to his next era.
