Harry Styles Teases Fourth Album with Cryptic Posters

Harry Styles Teases Fourth Album with Cryptic Billboards and Website

British singer-songwriter Harry Styles is once again making waves in the music industry by teasing his highly anticipated fourth album. Over the past few days, a series of mysterious billboards have appeared around the world, including New York, Manchester, Palermo, São Paulo, and Berlin. The posters bear the cryptic message “we belong together,” superimposed over photos from Styles’ 2022-23 Love On Tour.

Simultaneously, a website with the same branding has launched, further fueling speculation that Styles is gearing up to announce his fourth album after a brief hiatus.

The site opens a WhatsApp group chat called “HSHQ” – Harry Styles Headquarters – leaving fans eagerly waiting for more information. “It’s happening?!” exclaimed one excited fan on Reddit.

Styles’ return to the studio was confirmed in August 2024 when he was seen arriving at London’s RAK Studios. Last year, Australian radio hosts Fifi, Fev, and Nick claimed that Styles had finished his new album entirely “on a typewriter,” although their sources seemed dubious.

The star has also been busy with other projects since wrapping up his Love On Tour in 2023. He was spotted at both the Tokyo and Berlin Marathons last year, clocking an impressive time of 2 hours 59 minutes in September.

According to reports from The Mirror, Styles was seen in St. Peter’s Square for the announcement of the new pope and with actress Zoe Kravitz in his Cheshire hometown over Christmas.

The Album Teasers

Styles’ album hints go beyond just the billboards and website. Some posters carry extra text that could be potential song titles or lyrics, such as “let the light in” (Berlin), “it’s all waiting there” (Naples), and “here we go again” (Manchester). However, nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

Styles first hinted at his comeback on 27 December when he posted an eight-minute video titled “Forever, Forever” on YouTube.

The clip began with fans preparing for the final date of his world tour in Reggio Emilia, Italy, which took place in July 2023. The video showed fans practicing dance moves and exchanging friendship bracelets outside the stadium but also shedding tears as they prepared to say goodbye to their idol.

Industry Context

The album teaser campaign is reminiscent of Styles’ previous tactics when promoting his third studio album, Harry’s House, which was released in 2022. That album won six Brit Awards and produced hit singles like “As It Was,” “Late Night Talking,” and “Music for a Sushi Restaurant.” Sessions for the record were initially confirmed in August 2024 when Styles was seen arriving at London’s RAK Studios.

There have been rumors that Styles will play a residency at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, where he is a significant investor. The venue opened in 2024 and will host this year’s Brit Awards. Meanwhile, the New York Post reported that Styles has signed a deal for a residency at Madison Square Garden, where he played during his most recent tour.

Conclusion

As fans eagerly await more information, it seems clear that Harry Styles is not going to keep them waiting for long. The cryptic billboards and website, combined with his previous behavior of dropping subtle hints, suggest that a new album could be on the horizon. Whatever happens next, one thing is certain: fans are ready.

Will 2026 see the release of Harry Styles’ fourth album?

Only time will tell, but it certainly feels like all signs are pointing in that direction. Stay tuned for updates and prepare to get excited once again!