The upcoming fourth studio album byHarry Styles, known for now simply as HS4, is highly anticipated, especially given the success of the album’s predecessor,Harry’s House. Though Styles is essentially a veteran of the craft now, having gotten his start well over a decade ago as a member of the iconic boy band One Direction, HS4 will only mark the singer’s fourth solo project. With his most recent album, 2022’sHarry’s House, having been anAlbum of The Year winner at the Grammys, Styles' next album is more anticipated than ever before.
Styles started his solo career in 2017 with the release of “Sign of the Times,” which kicked off the era of his self-titled debut album,Harry Styles- and he has come a long way ever since. With three highly successful albums, two #1 songs, two major tours, various Grammy Awards, and more all under his belt, Styles only seems to set the bar higher and higher for himself. HS4 is expected to do the same, even if it’s currently still held tightly under wraps. Here’s everything we know about Styles' next album, and any updates we have on its arrival.
Harry Styles Started Working On HS4 In 2022
In The Midst Of His Blossoming Acting Career (& A World Tour)
One of the biggest things we know about HS4 is that it’s a project that’s been long in the making. Styles wasted no time after the release ofHarry’s Housein May 2022, as he confirmed toRolling Stonein October 2022 thathe had already started work on HS4 in the way of establishing early ideas. This was all taking place as Styles was having one of the biggest years of his life, if not the biggest.
The release ofHarry’s Housewas a huge success, preceded by his biggest hit to date, “As It Was” - which is already the 4th most streamed song on Spotify of all time. In the midst of this, Styles starred in two major films in 2022:Olivia Wilde’sDon’t Worry Darling, with accomplished co-star Florence Pugh, andMy Policeman. Styles was also still knee-deep in his juggernaut Love On Tour, which included brand-newHarry’s Houseresidencies in various countries and cities.
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Styles was just about inescapable that year, and he still somehow found time to begin work on HS4. Although it’s uncertain what exactly HS4 will cover, it’s reasonable to think thatit could express the way Styles felt during this exciting yet overwhelming time. Some have guessed that Styles might lean even more into a rock sound, something he dipped into with tracks like “Kiwi” and “Only Angel” on his debut album, but this is yet to be seen.
Styles Was Finally Finding Time To Work On It
Though nothing has been confirmed, there were rumblings in March 2024 that the recording process for HS4 had already begun. Because of how busy Styles truly was between 2022 and 2023, mostly preoccupied with his long-lasting tour,it makes sense that even if he had started the album in late 2022, he couldn’t fully commit to recording until that point. With Styles practically vanishing from the public eye at this point, too, it seems even more likely that he thrust himself headfirst into completing his fourth album, as this is a common practice he’s done in the past.
There were also many points throughout 2024 where Styles' fans were convinced he would be releasing the album, which caused the phrase “HS4 AT MIDNIGHT” to trend various times on social media. This, of course, never happened, but it is certainly a fun fan tradition that represents just how much hype is surrounding Styles' next release. If you see this phrase out in the wild, though, just be aware that it may be nothing more than fans having a laugh and hyping up Styles the way they have always loved to (or, as some may know it, simply “clowning”).
Styles Is Due For A New Album Release In 2025
He’s Yet To Go 3 Consecutive Years Without A New Release
Now, it’s 2025, and Styles is certainly due for a new album release. Looking back at Styles' career, the artist has yet to go more than three years between albums, withFine Linehaving released in December 2019 andHarry’s Househaving released in May 2022. While many guessed Styles would release HS4 in 2024,that year has now come and gone, and it seems as if Styles is learning from his work onHarry’s Houseand is taking his timein perfecting it. Whenever that happens, there’s no doubt thatHarry Styleswill certainly deliver with his next release.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles is an accomplished singer, actor, and entertainer known for his solo music career, his tenure in the band One Direction, and his roles in movies such asDon’t Worry Darling(2022) andDunkirk(2017).
