Harry Styles

Harry Styles' album 'Harry's House' leaked a month ahead of its release date and fans quickly divided into opposing camps. This sort of response is typical ...

It was a significant question, as I wondered if listening to the leak would sacrifice the experience of hearing the album and reacting to it in real time with my friends. Regardless of what you land on, that doesn't affect the fandom urge to moralize everything: "Why did being a fan of pop stars, become such an ethical debate in every single thing they do? While Otten didn't listen to the Harry's House leak, she did listen to the older leaked songs. Is being a fan a devotion to an artist’s success? What many fans seem to be ignoring is the nature of album promotion. Or is it about your own personal experience with the artist’s music and other fans? Depending on what pocket of the fandom you find yourself in, the presence of a leak has intense social repercussions — you might listen to the leak because all your mutuals online are doing the same, or you might avoid it like the plague as your algorithm fills with public shaming of those who do listen. He didn't want to give us the album until May 20, so I'm not going to take that away from him," explained Otten. Album leaks are par for the course in large fandoms, especially among the pop aficionados, from Taylor Swift to Charli XCX. But the response to the leak of Harry's House is a strange example of how a fandom, something that’s fundamentally a form of escapism and entertainment, is often fraught with community fabricated moral issues. Jess, a 24-year-old who works in advertising in Los Angeles who has chosen to remain anonymous out of fear of being blacklisted from Harry Styles events, felt no hesitation over listening to the leaked version of Harry's House. Jess has been involved in the online Taylor Swift and Harry Styles fandom since she was 13. I have to wait.' But at this point I have been a fan for so long. Like is typical of these fandom rifts, the Harry’s House leak probably won’t affect the millionaire pop star, as leaks have become a somewhat inevitable part of the modern album cycle.

Fans Camp Out Overnight to See Harry Styles Perform in the Rain on 'Today'. One day before the arrival of his highly-anticipated new LP, the musician performed ...

We could have rushed it to get it ready and it just felt like there’s something special about it and I wanted to kind of take my time with it. And there was something about it that was kind of one of those. To that end, Styles called the LP his “most diverse” sounding, as it draws on many of his biggest influences.

Some fans camped out overnight to see Harry Styles perform in person on Today Thursday ahead of the release of his third studio album, Harry's House.

"I think that accepting living, being happy, hurting in the extremes, that is the most alive you can be," he said. "I thought it meant that you were broken," he explained. "And that is something that you can't really undo. "And I think having that is kind of priceless. "I think it's the most free I've ever felt making music. It's the most proud [I've felt] of anything I've made," Styles added.

On his third LP, Styles explores domesticity, a lighter sound, and more songs about food.

There’s also the A-Ha jangle of “As It Was,” the hip-thrusting “Cinema,” and the ’80s slickness of “Daydreaming.” And contrary to its spiky title, “Little Freak” is all soft synths as Styles loses himself in the memory of a past relationship. “Cinema,” along with the broken camera on “Late Night Talking” could refer to Styles’ partner, actress and director Olivia Wilde, but his lips are sealed. “Keep Driving” catalogs a laid back L.A. lifestyle filled with edibles, swimming pools, and, confusingly “life hacks going viral in the bathroom.” The clearest successor to “ Watermelon Sugar”’s high-fructose sensuality is trumpet-heavy opener “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” which sounds intentionally chintzy and louche as Styles scats. In between running Pleasing, a beauty brand that specializes in nail polishes, and promoting his upcoming film roles, Styles will take up residency at five venues across North America for a number of nights. Only one single was released in anticipation of the album, the synth pop Tiktok hit “ As It Was,” which boasts an ambitious video.

Since then, Styles has shown the world that he is just fine being a solo artist. His debut album, Harry Styles, dropped in 2017. The singer's sophomore album, ...

Spending all of his time at his house forced the artist to reflect on his meaning of home. With an upcoming tour in the books, Styles’ fame and popularity are only likely to increase. In his interview, Styles explained what that really looked like and meant for him. “I will be using this time to listen, and to educate myself on how I can help more in the fight for justice and equal rights for all in the future. Back in 2020, when Styles announced the cancellation of his tour, he tweeted: This led to the start of his music career and the development of One Direction. The boy band released five successful albums before the band members went their separate ways.

In a recent interview with Howard Stern, Styles talked about his upcoming album, 'Harry's House,' and his relationship with Olivia Wilde, whom he met on the ...

Stern, always the subtle interviewer, asked Styles point blank, “You fell in love on a movie set?” To which Styles said, “I had a wonderful experience being directed by Olivia.” Styles continued playing coy, adding, “Acting is kind of uncomfortable at times; you have to trust a lot. Stern asked Styles about one of his new songs, “Cinema,” which includes the line, “If you’re getting yourself wet for me, I guess you’re all mine.” Ha-ha, remember when Harry Styles thought he needed to clarify what “Watermelon Sugar” meant? Anyway, Stern tried, unsuccessfully, to get Styles to confirm whether the song is about Wilde. “When I write songs, they kind of start out just, I guess, mine,” Styles said.

Harry Styles recently dished on the level of nudity that will be shown in his upcoming film "My Policeman." He'll show his "bum-bum," but "no peen."

“I was very intrigued by it,” the former One Direction member said of the movie, which stars Austin Butler in the hip-swiveling lead role of rock icon Elvis Presley. “I feel like if a director feels like I’m not the best person for the role, then it’s better for them and it’s better for me. “Harry is throwing himself into this new role and is really excited about the challenge, even though it’s a daunting task,” the Sun’s source added. In the new Stern interview, Styles also explained that, during shooting, he had to “wear a gas mask” to protect his breathing while makeup artists airbrushed his dozens of tattoos for the nude scenes.

Harry Styles fans compared his 'Today' show concert look to a candy cane and a caterpillar on Twitter.

Styles explained his outfit choice during the show, saying, “Well, it’s early, so I wanted to be comfortable. Fans of the star camped out in the downpour to see Styles perform at the “Today” Plaza. He sang a few songs from his upcoming album “Harry’s House,” including “Boyfriends,” “Daylight” and “As It Was,” as well as “Fine Line” favorites “Golden” and “Watermelon Sugar.” The “As It Was” singer, 28, performed on the “Today” show Thursday in a striped JW Anderson jumpsuit that — as with most things he wears — quickly sparked memes.

If the 13 tracks of Harry Styles' third LP are the walls in which he lives, “Harry's House” is a place of self-expression, happiness and healing.

If the 13 tracks of Harry Styles’ third LP are the walls in which he lives, “Harry’s House” is a place of self-expression, happiness and healing. The use of guitar harmonics on the stripped-down track bring intimacy to a song that is both cutting and hopeful as he encourages her to move forward without the guilt of leaving behind those who hurt her. In opener “Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” Styles’ feelings are more straightforward as he shares his love for another.

On 'Harry's House,' Styles is someone to confide in and drool over, as much a woke Gen Z thought leader as a vest-with-no-shirt heartthrob.

“Keep Driving,” which could pass for Vampire Weekend, recounts a road trip for two by stringing together a bunch of images including “passports in foot wells,” “riot America,” “cocaine” and “side boob.” Not sure what exactly it all adds up to, but that’s a vibe, no question. Styles stands for inclusion, respect and sensitivity, though none of that has come at the expense of the wriggly charm he spilled all over Coachella’s stage in a rainbow-sequined jumpsuit. If Styles’ production choices have moved him closer to the Top 40 mainstream — “As It Was” entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 1 for his second chart-topper after “Watermelon Sugar” in 2020 — his lyrical approach has actually grown more idiosyncratic. And indeed, the rest of “Harry’s House,” due Friday, is filled with tender assurances of his emotional availability (not to mention his erotic ingenuity). “If I was a bluebird / I would fly to you,” he croons over a jaunty synth riff in “Daylight,” “You’d be the spoon / Dip you in honey so I could be sticking to you.” “They take you for granted,” he sings, close harmonizing with himself like a one-man Crosby, Stills & Nash. They call only when they “don’t want to be alone.” Worst of all, he points out, they start “secretly drinking,” at which point it “gets hard to know” what they’re thinking.

These days, musicians releasing new music do so not only by putting out a new album, but also entering a new era, one defined by the clothes, colors, ...

“I’m going for comfort and I thought I could soak up some of the rain with this.” With style, specifically, an artist’s outfits can speak to the state of mind they were in while making the music—and the one a listener might be in, too, while listening to it. Performing on The Today Show in New York City this morning, Styles wore a custom bell-sleeved knit jumpsuit by JW Anderson—a riff on a one-shoulder mini dress from the designer’s 2022 resort collection, which didn’t not resemble a zebra-fronted package of Fruit Stripe gum.

Harry Styles' third solo album sometimes lacks substance, but style always abounds.

Its sounds—which move through funk, folk, and 2010s Tumblr-pop—are friendly and familiar enough to satisfy passive listening, but deftly executed, with a surplus of style and whimsy that rewards a more active ear. The state of the boy brand is strong. When a teen idol becomes a rock star, he announces it with a Rolling Stone spread.

Harry Styles' third solo album, 'Harry's House,' is very a much a continuation of its predecessor, 'Fine Line,' but more intimate.

Lyrically, it’s heavier and more serious in places — not surprising after everything that’s happened in the two and a half years since “Fine Line” dropped just before the pandemic. And at 28, no longer so young, he’s built himself an enviable solo career that “Harry’s House” goes a long way toward furthering. That ended up being 2019’s more defining and definitive “Fine Line” album, which could be considered his true debut, spawning massive singles like “Watermelon Sugar” and a blockbuster (if pandemic-delayed) tour that segues directly into “Harry’s House,” which is very much a continuation and progression of its predecessor.

Harry's House is a spacious 13 tracks, largely full of synthy, anthemic pop songs — a bit of a shift from the former One Direction member's earlier, classic ...

“I guess you’re all mine / When you’re sleeping in this bed with me.” Ahem, and now we know how comfortable the primary bedroom is! You’ll find Styles’s girlfriend, Olivia Wilde, throughout Harry’s House, with some of the most clear references to their relationship on “Cinema”: “I guess we’re in time / If you’re getting yourself wet for me,” he sings. Like a good host, Styles also has plenty of food to offer throughout Harry’s House, from a nice 1982 red on “Grapejuice” to a full breakfast spread of coffee, pancakes, maple syrup, hash browns, and eggs on “Keep Driving.” Why yes, we are staying the night, thanks for offering!

The sexy intimacy on Harry Styles' third solo album makes you feel like you're peeking through the bedroom door as the former One Direction heartthrob is ...

And if you thought there were jazz vibes on “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” Styles even scats here. And whatever’s on the menu, you’ll just be like, “I’ll have what he’s having.” And he pulls it off.

Back in 2020, the singer also performed at the Brit Awards in a white lace Gucci jumpsuit. It's easy to see why Styles is a fan of the silhouette: It's a ...

He styled it nonchalantly with sneakers, as though it were the simplest thing in the world to wear. Just today, for instance, he performed on the Today show in New York City wearing his latest jumpsuit—a striped one-piece by JW Anderson complete with long, flared sleeves. He performed with Shania Twain at Coachella in April wearing a sequined Gucci jumpsuit that channeled the flamboyant style of Elton John or David Bowie—you could see those shimmering paillettes from the nosebleeds!

Harry Styles' Gucci lion ring flew off his finger as he performed at Coachella. Find out how fans banded together to reunite the singer with his prized ...

"We tried reaching out to multiple accounts in hopes of getting in contact with someone who will help return it." His new album, Harry's House drops on May 20. Speaking to hosts Savannah Guthrie, Carson Daly, and Hoda Kotb, Harry explained how the reunion came to be.

Grammy Award-winning singer reminisces on 'Today' show about Coachella and his performances with Shania Twain and Lizzo.

I think the movie is really exciting." "I'd love to say it was for the crowd, but it's just for me." On Thursday, he said a few fans got in touch with whoever found the ring and he managed to get it back. Aside from his successful music career, Styles is dipping his toes into the acting world more and more. "We could have rushed it to get it ready, and it just felt like there was something special about it and I wanted to take my time with it," he said of "Boyfriends." Styles' third studio album, "Harry's House," is out Friday. The "As It Was" singer said of the album: "It's the most free I've ever felt making music, it's the most proud of anything I've made."

After months of hype, Styles' third solo studio album is finally here.

The release of Harry’s House punctuates a busy period for Styles, who continues to occasionally bulk out his acting career in addition to being one of the most successful musicians on the planet. (Let’s do a little music math: Even assuming every single one of those streams was done on Spotify’s free ad-supported tier—because those streams count a little less when you’re doing these calculations—the single alone has already scored more than 125,000 album-equivalent units, the industry’s accepted standard for the conversion of streams into album sales. The release of the 13-track Harry’s House comes a few weeks after the unleashing of its first single, “As It Was,” which has already accrued more than 472 million listens on Spotify alone.

The below has been edited and condensed. You can hear this conversation using the audio player at the top of the page. Leila Fadel, Morning Edition: This album, ...

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The title of the pop star's latest album suggests open-door intimacy, but instead pairs more vivid sonic landscapes with less revealing lyrics.

“Black-and-white film camera/Yellow sunglasses/Ashtray/Swimming pool,” he sings on the understated “Keep Driving,” the lyrics playing out like a stylish but stilted movie montage that takes the place of actual character development. The album opens with the bright and playful “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” replete with horns, a gummy bass line and surprising bursts of stacked vocals. As the journalist Kaitlyn Tiffany writes in her forthcoming and highly entertaining book “Everything I Need I Get From You: How Fangirls Created the Internet as We Know It,” One Direction was “a group of boys whose commercial proposition is that they would never hurt you.”

Harry Styles performs onstage at the Coachella Stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 15, 2022 in Indio, California. Kevin ...

And that’s what makes “Matilda” a triumph. (Preach, Ralph Waldo: “’Tis of no importance what bats and oxen think.”) That’s why Matilda ends up being the star of the album. The “home” here is a trap full of nightmares, but the singer has faith that Matilda will move on and create her own home. It begins with a childhood flashback of a kid riding a bike, trying to pretend her pain is “no big deal.” But as it develops, Matilda tells her tale of family trauma, possibly abuse or abandonment. As Ralph Waldo Emerson would say, it’s about “Self Reliance,” but it’s also a challenge to define yourself by what you love, unplugging from social media and other distractions. “Matilda” is the story of somebody trying to build their own world. But given that she’s just coming to terms with her past, instead of grieving that it took so long, or mourning the years she lost, “you’re just in time” is such a moving affirmation. It’s tricky because Harry is simply trying to be a respectful witness to Matilda’s pain, without letting his own shocked or sad reactions get in the way. As he says, “You can let it go / You can throw a party full of everyone you know / And not invite your family.” Harry’s House explores the idea of home, and how home is something you make up as you go along, building it out of your emotions and memories. He wrote “Matilda” with Amy Allen (who also cowrote “Adore You”) along with his trusty collaborators Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon. It comes halfway through the album, surrounded by glam-pop gloss—a deep breath of a song. Good! Now we’re going to sing a sad song.” That could be a mission statement for HH. He spends the album mixing great dance-pop wet dreams with quiet ballads like “Little Freak” and “Boyfriends,” dancing in the zones between the having of sex and the feeling of sad.

Don't be fooled by the pastel tones and gentle sounds of Harry's House. By Spencer Kornhaber. Harry Styles in a white sweater, blue ...

On “Boyfriends”—a bit of choral folk that evokes Peter, Paul and Mary—he rues male-pattern relationship flakiness, of which he himself has no doubt been guilty in the past. Listen again, though, and you may discern a sort of gravity to the song: a downward droop to the notes, the words, the vibes. “Tea with cyborgs / riot America / science and edibles” goes part of “Keep Driving,” a song about one’s eyes on the road in spite of strange things in the side mirrors. The bubbling keyboards and funky progressions of the opener, “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” may conjure memories of Oingo Boingo—or recent songs by Charlie Puth and John Mayer (the latter of whom plays guitar on two Harry’s House songs). But Styles’s takes on new wave—and his forays into folk and Brit-pop elsewhere on the album—do have a distinct flavor. Some songs spark the regret of failing to book the ideal dinner reservation. For example, much of Harry Styles’s third album, Harry’s House, imparts the mild joy that one might get from completing a list of chores.

On May 20, Harry Styles released his new album 'Harry's House.' On the album, he has lyrics that could point to his relationship with the 'Don't Worry ...

In between ba-ba-bas, Harry yelps, “You know I love you, babe.” (An unrelated aside: If the album is to be likened to Prince, as some critics are doing, he would be on his knees begging to die for you, not being all nonchalant about love.) After listening to the song with my sister, she said something that gagged me a bit, which I don’t think is appropriate to repeat here, but for the sake of service journalism: “Is he scatting over that pussy?” Valid question. On “Music for a Sushi Restaurant” he sings in the first verse, “Green eyes, fried rice, I could cook an egg on you.” According to Google, Wilde has heterochromia iridis, meaning that it is difficult to pinpoint her blue-green eye color … so let’s say this is another Wilde reference for fun. I guess it’s like the most you can kind of capture a moment is kind of being true to that.” “Cinema,” a slick synth-pop tune, appears to refer to Wilde and her current vocation: the cinema. “I think it’s important to write from what you’re going through at the time and trying to turn life into what you make.