Harry Styles has returned to music after three years with the announcement of his album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,' set for release on March 6. The album's lead single 'Aperture' signals a shift toward electronic and disco sounds. His upcoming 'Together, Together' tour features limited residencies, sparking discussions on fan accessibility.
Harry Styles, absent from the music scene for three years, announced his new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,' slated for release on March 6. The lead single, 'Aperture,' released alongside the announcement, introduces a dance and electronic vibe distinct from his previous pop and rock styles. The song's music video unfolds in an unsettling, liminal space, hinting at the album's dream-like and club-oriented aesthetic, potentially exploring genres like disco and EDM.
Complementing the album is the 'Together, Together' tour, structured as a seven-city residency rather than a traditional worldwide tour. Styles will perform extended shows in Amsterdam and London in Europe. Outside Europe, the itinerary includes two nights in Brazil, less than a week in Mexico, and a two-night stint in Sydney, Australia. In the United States, the tour limits performances to a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
This format has drawn criticism for its inconvenience to fans outside the selected cities, particularly in the U.S. Ticket prices range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars, excluding potential travel costs, making attendance challenging for many. Online discourse questions whether the tour prioritizes profit over inclusivity, contrasting its 'togetherness' theme with Styles' past message of 'Treat People With Kindness.'
A small group of fans in Dublin, Ireland, received an early listen to the album ahead of its release. The residency approach may aim to create a specific experience for this album cycle, though it echoes strategies used by legacy artists to wind down careers. Styles' unpredictable return continues to generate significant buzz in music and pop culture.