Harry Styles, the renowned former One Direction star, has officially made his return to the music scene with a new single, “Aperture,” the first track from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The album is slated for release on March 6. “Aperture” has been described as a pulsating, electronic number, marking a significant sonic departure from his familiar sound, much to the pleasant surprise of his global fanbase.

In his first interview for this album cycle, on BBC Radio 1’s breakfast show with Greg James, Styles revealed the profound influences behind “Aperture.” He cited “classic pop songwriting” as a core inspiration, alongside the electronic pioneers LCD Soundsystem and the English post-punk band The Durutti Column. Styles shared that witnessing LCD Soundsystem’s immersive performances at a festival in Madrid and later at Brixton Academy in London was a pivotal experience, inspiring him to want to evoke that same joyous immersion when he performs on stage, an aspiration that perfectly aligned with the music he was creating.

Styles elaborated on the genesis of “Aperture,” explaining that the five-minute electronic-inspired banger, produced with his longtime collaborator Kid Harpoon, was the final track completed for the LP. He described it as a “mission statement” for the album, a culmination of personal growth and realizations during his time away from the spotlight. This period allowed him to “open up more to the world” and embrace positive influences, making the song feel like a perfect “bow” that signaled the album’s completion.

The album’s playfully enigmatic title, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” also drew discussion during his interview. Styles offered a humorous analogy to explain its semantic implications: “You could say it’s like ‘drink water all the time. But you’re gonna have to pee occasionally.’ You can have a break from kissing, but you could also drink water while you’re peeing. It’s kind of optional. The idea is that you can take a break from kissing to disco.”

In conjunction with the new single and album announcement, Styles revealed his extensive “Together, Together” global residency tour. Produced by Live Nation, the trek is set to commence in May, with its first stop on May 17 at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena. The tour will encompass 50 shows across seven major cities: Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney. Notable engagements include a six-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium and an impressive 30 shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which will serve as his exclusive United States concerts. The tour is scheduled to conclude in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia on December 13.

Styles also reflected on his time away from performing, last taking the stage in 2023 for his Love On Tour run. He emphasized how returning to the experience of being an audience member and “getting out into the world” profoundly inspired his recording process. During this period, he embarked on various “side quests,” such as attending Glastonbury Festival, humorously attempting to help a fan parallel park a Fiat 500, and even finding himself amidst the crowds in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City for the historic reveal of Pope Leo XIV in May 2025. These experiences, he noted, provided a crucial reminder of why live music is special and deeply fulfilling.

The public reception to “Aperture” has been overwhelmingly positive, with social media platforms buzzing with fan excitement and praise for the new direction. The album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” which features 12 tracks and is executive produced by Kid Harpoon, is available for pre-order in various formats, including limited edition vinyl, CD, exclusive merchandise, and box sets, accessible via hstyles.co.uk.