Harry Styles is making waves with a massive musical comeback, headlined by his fourth studio album, a blockbuster tour, and a starring role curating London's iconic Meltdown Festival.
After a four-year hiatus from new music, the former One Direction star has fans buzzing over his upcoming release, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., set to drop on March 6.[2] The announcement follows cryptic teasers that ignited global frenzy. On December 27, Styles shared an eight-minute YouTube video titled Forever, Forever, featuring a piano ballad from his final Love On Tour show in Italy, ending with the poignant message We Belong Together.[2] Posters bearing the same phrase and stadium images popped up in New York, Manchester, and Berlin, fueling speculation.[2]
Styles made it official on January 15, kicking off the era with single Aperture, a shift from Harry's House pop-rock to electronic vibes inspired by LCD Soundsystem.[2] In a BBC Radio 1 chat with Greg James, he revealed how stepping back as a listener reignited his passion for artist-fan bonds.[2] The track's droning chords, piano, and distorted fuzz build to a hypnotic chorus: We Belong Together.[2] Its music video, dropped less than 24 hours later, shows Styles in an eerie empty hotel, chased by a mysterious man before they sync into dance—no fight, just connection. Fans are theorizing wildly: Is it about them?[2] Aperture rocketed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Styles' third debut at the top.[2]
The hype escalates with the Together, Together world tour, featuring residencies in six cities: Amsterdam, London, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Melbourne, and New York. He's doubling down at Madison Square Garden with 30 nights, up from 15 on his last outing.[2] Wembley Stadium gets 12 dates too.[3]
In even bigger news, Styles was just revealed as curator for the 31st Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre, June 11-21, celebrating the venue's 75th anniversary.[3][4][6] This legendary event, past helm by David Bowie, Yoko Ono, and Nick Cave, lets one artist shape a two-week lineup of gigs, events, and parties spanning pop, soul, rock, and electronica—with a focus on young British talent.[3][4] Styles will headline an intimate gig at the 2,700-capacity Royal Festival Hall amid his stadium trek, promising fierce ticket battles.[3] My goal is to share the music and art that I love, and celebrate the rich history of the venue, he said. Music brings us together.[3][4]
Southbank's artistic director Mark Ball hailed Styles as an iconic British artist with global influence.[4] Full lineup and tickets drop in spring.[3][4]
Styles isn't stopping there—he's confirmed to perform at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester, joining Olivia Dean at the Co-op Live arena.[5] With Aperture on repeat, dances going viral, and questions swirling about tracklist mystery Carla, Styles is proving his grip on music culture tighter than ever. This new era feels like a heartfelt reunion, blending disco pulses with deep connections. Fans, get ready: Harry is home.[2]
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