Harry Styles' new album is adventurous and puzzling.

Harry Styles' fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, due March 6, leans into electronic and 1980s Dark Wave influences, and its lead single “Aperture” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Harry Styles has released his fourth solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, marking his first full record in four years. The music moves away from the breezy pop of his previous work and leans into electronic and 1980s Dark Wave influences. The lead single, "Aperture," arrived as a slow-burn track that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Styles worked on the album with producer Kid Harpoon. Key details: - Album and release date: "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" is due March 6. - Musical direction: The record emphasizes electronic textures, synths, and nods to 1980s Dark Wave rather than the immediate pop hooks of his prior album. - Single performance: "Aperture" was released as the lead single and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and other charts. - Production and collaborators: The album was crafted with producer Kid Harpoon, and Jamie xx is cited as an influence and is scheduled to appear at Styles' Madison Square Garden shows. Summary: The album represents a deliberate stylistic shift for Styles toward more experimental electronic sounds while still including moments that recall pop songwriting. Early commercial success for the single suggests the new direction has already reached a wide audience. The record's live presentation during Styles' upcoming Madison Square Garden residency, with Jamie xx joining, is the next notable step. Critical and fan responses will continue to develop after the March 6 release.