Harry Styles is officially back

After 1,336 days, Harry Styles is officially back.

The pop star has confirmed his fourth studio album, titled Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., set for release on 6 March, much to the delight of fans worldwide. For weeks, Styles had been teasing his return with cryptic messages, billboards, and voice notes, all sharing the same phrase: “We belong together.”

The album, executive produced by long-time collaborator Kid Harpoon, will feature 12 tracks, though Styles has yet to release any full songs. A brief voice note sent to fans on Wednesday offered a tantalizing glimpse of his signature vocals. Pre-orders are already available, including vinyl, CD editions, and a limited box set containing a film camera. The cover art shows Styles standing under a disco ball in an open field, wearing swimming goggles, a hint at the playful, eclectic tone fans might expect.

Styles first became a household name at 16, when he auditioned for The X Factor at his mother’s urging. He was placed in the boyband One Direction with Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik. Despite finishing third on the show, the group exploded into global stardom with hits like What Makes You Beautiful and Story of My Life, helped in part by the rise of online fandom culture. Styles quickly emerged as the group’s standout member, paving the way for a high-profile solo career.

His solo debut single, Sign of the Times, met mixed reviews despite topping the charts, but his second album, Fine Line, cemented his reputation with hits like Adore You and Watermelon Sugar. Harry’s House followed in 2022, blending 70s soft rock and 80s new wave, earning multiple awards and spawning the global hit As It Was. Styles supported the album with his 22-month Love On Tour—a 179-date trek known for its inclusive and celebratory atmosphere, ending in July 2023 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, before he stepped back from the spotlight.

Hints of a comeback began in December 2025 with an eight-minute video featuring the instrumental track Forever, Forever and the words “we belong together.” Billboards in cities from New York to São Paulo continued the theme, accompanied by a fan-focused website sending updates and messages. Known for elaborate, cryptic promotional campaigns—like those for Fine Line and Harry’s House—Styles has once again turned anticipation into an interactive experience.

While full tour dates remain unconfirmed, rumours suggest stadium residencies in London and New York this summer, promising a blockbuster season of live music alongside other global acts.