Harry Styles has officially kicked off a new era. The global pop star has released his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally., a vibrant and experimental follow-up to his Grammy-winning 2022 record Harry's House. The 12-track project arrived on March 6, 2026, via Erskine and Columbia Records, marking Styles’ first full-length release in four years.
The album leans into dance-pop, funk, and electronic textures while keeping the melodic sensibility that has made Styles one of the biggest pop stars of the last decade. Early reviews highlight a more atmospheric approach this time around—less narrative-driven songwriting and more groove-focused soundscapes designed to feel immersive on the dance floor.
Image credit: Photos of Harry Styles performing live (2023) by Raph_PH, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA).
A New Sonic Direction
The album was recorded between 2024 and mid-2025 in studios across London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York—including the legendary Abbey Road Studios and Hansa Studios.
Styles again teamed up with longtime collaborators Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, who handled production duties across the record. The pair helped craft a sound that blends lush live instrumentation, gospel-style choir arrangements, and shimmering synth textures.
One of the record’s early highlights is the lead single “Aperture,” released in January 2026. The track’s electronic-leaning production and hypnotic rhythm signaled a bold new sonic palette for the singer—and it paid off, debuting at No. 1 on major charts.
Notable Collaborators
While Styles remains the central creative force, the album also features contributions from an impressive lineup of musicians and vocalists.
Among them is Ellie Rowsell, frontwoman of the indie rock band Wolf Alice, who provides backing vocals on several tracks. Members of the House Gospel Choir appear throughout the album as well, adding rich vocal layers to songs like “Aperture” and “Pop.”
Orchestral arrangements on the track “Coming Up Roses” were crafted with composer Jules Buckley, while industry veterans such as Mark "Spike" Stent handled mixing and Emily Lazar took on mastering duties.
The Tracklist
The album contains 12 songs, ranging from high-energy grooves to reflective ballads.
Tracklist:
Aperture
American Girls
Ready, Steady, Go!
Are You Listening Yet?
Taste Back
The Waiting Game
Season 2 Weight Loss
Coming Up Roses
Pop
Dance No More
Paint By Numbers
Carla’s Song
The closing track, “Carla’s Song,” reportedly draws inspiration from a real-life conversation Styles had with a woman discovering the music of Paul Simon and Simon & Garfunkel for the first time—an encounter that reminded him of music’s emotional power.
Image credit: Photos of Harry Styles performing live (2023) by Raph_PH, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA).
Why This Release Matters
“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” continues Styles’ transformation from boy-band star to boundary-pushing pop artist. The record mixes nostalgic influences—from ’80s funk to early-2000s indie dance—while exploring more experimental production choices.
If early reactions are any indication, the album is poised to dominate streaming charts and fuel another massive touring cycle. For fans, it’s not just another release—it’s the beginning of a new chapter in one of pop’s most compelling careers.