Harry Styles has officially stepped back into the spotlight. On Thursday, January 22, the singer released “Opening,” his first new song in almost three years and the single from his upcoming fourth studio album, Kiss all the time. Disco, sometimes., released March 6.
The track doesn’t come with a bang so much as a slow reveal. “Aperture” unfolds as an elegant, atmospheric dance record, anchored by a smooth electronic groove and produced by longtime collaborator Kid Harpoon. Rather than chasing the glossy pop of Harry’s House, the song is more introspective, favoring patience, structure and restraint. The beat moves the song forward, but it never rushes, giving Styles room to sit comfortably in the feel.
Lyrically, Harry Styles leans towards the idea of openness and perception, using the term camera as a silent metaphor rather than a heavy statement. “You better know what you’re not doing, the aperture lets the light in,” he sings and frames vulnerability as something gradual and deliberate. The Chorus – “We belong together, it finally seems like it’s just love” – lands with a sense of ease over a gently bouncy beat, while the bridge picks up the pace slightly as Styles sings about uncertainty, time slipping by and the search for security. The production remains understated throughout, letting the movement come from rhythm rather than synth-heavy drama, signaling a lyrical and sonic shift without announcing it too loudly.
Styles marked the release with a characteristically low-key post, sharing a photo of himself sipping a Big Gulp while wearing an under-eye patch. “Aperture. Out now,” he wrote, along with a note confirming the music video will be released later today. Earlier this week, he teased the track with a studio shot, arms outstretched, giving fans their first clear sign that new music was finally on the way.
The single sets the tone for Kiss all the time. Disco, sometimes., a 12-track album executive produced by Kid Harpoon and Styles’ first full-length project since 2022 Harry’s house. That album dominated its moment and won Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammy Awards and produces the global hit “As it was.” However, “Aperture” feels less concerned with repeating that scale of success and more focused on atmosphere, movement and emotional release.
The song’s arrival also coincided with the announcement of Styles’ Together, Together global residency. The run will span seven cities and 50 shows from May to December 2026, including extended stays in Amsterdam, London and New York, where he will play 30 nights at Madison Square Garden. These will be his only US performances in 2026, with select dates featuring guests including Robyn, Shania Twain, Jorja Smith and Jamie xx.
With “Aperture,” Styles opens the door to an era shaped by intimacy, dance floors, and creative confidence. The song feels calm, confident with a groove yet unforced, a reminder that sometimes the most revealing movements come from letting the light in slowly.
Listen to “Aperture” below.
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