Harry Styles Marks a Bold Return with Fourth Studio Album
Grammy-winning visionary Harry Styles commands the spotlight this New Music Friday with the arrival of his fourth studio LP, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. Representing his first full-length body of work in four years, the project arrives with massive momentum following the chart-dominating success of his lead single, “Aperture.”
The 12-track odyssey showcases Styles navigating the complexities of maturation and heartache through a vibrant, dance-infused soundscape. Complementing the release, Styles debuted a cinematic music video for “American Girls,” serving as a perfect prelude to his One Night in Manchester concert special, which premieres this Sunday on Netflix.
R&B Comebacks and Hip-Hop Heavyweights
R&B siren Yebba—who recently captivated audiences on Tyler, the Creator’s latest project—unveiled her sophomore album, Jean. This marks her long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s critically acclaimed Dawn. On the rap front, New York lyricist Roc Marciano dropped 656, a gritty collection featuring standout contributions from Harlem’s own Errol Holden.
The release calendar was further bolstered by an eclectic mix of veteran and emerging talent, including:
- Flying Lotus – Big Mama
- Gnarls Barkley – Atlanta
- Morrissey – Make-Up Is a Lie
- Nettspend – Early Life Crisis
- Hunter Hayes – Evergreen
Global Hits and High-Octane Collaborations
The international music scene is buzzing with Ayra Starr’s latest Afrobeats offering, “Where Do We Go,” and aespa’s high-energy track “Attitude,” which serves as the theme for the Kill Blue anime series. Mexican rock trio The Warning also turned up the volume with their explosive new single “Kerosene.”
Collaborations took center stage this week as Shakira joined forces with Beéle for the rhythmic “Algo Tú.” Meanwhile, a star-studded reimagining of Van Halen’s classic “Jump” surfaced as the official FIFA World Cup 26 anthem, featuring a powerhouse lineup of J Balvin, Amber Mark, Steve Vai, and Travis Barker.
Rounding out the week’s notable drops, Ty Dolla $ign teased his upcoming Girl Music, Vol. 1 with the provocative “Bad B—h Alert,” while Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb officially released the fan-favorite “You and Me.”
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