All seemed right in the pop music world Thursday when Harry Styles stepped into the light and announced his fourth solo album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” is set for release on March 6.
The new album marks his first release since “Harry’s House” in 2022, which earned best pop vocal album of the year at the 2023 Grammys.
Styles, 31, revealed the album cover and release date for the 12-track project on Instagram Thursday.
Styles’ album was not unexpected for fans, as his 2026 return has been anticipated following a series of billboards and advertisements that appeared last week in cities like New York, Madrid and Rome that featured phrases like “We belong together” and “See you very soon,” per Variety.
The announcement comes amid a wave of new music news from major artists across genres.
Former One Direction bandmate Louis Tomlinson is also preparing to release a single track later this month.
Meanwhile, K-pop supergroup BTS recently announced a new album and accompanying tour — its first in seven years — following the group’s hiatus to complete mandatory military service in South Korea and pursue solo projects, as Deseret News previously reported. It is one of the most anticipated comebacks in K-pop.
Hilary Duff is returning after a decadelong break from her music career, releasing her new album, “Luck... or Something,” on Feb. 20, as previously reported by the Deseret News. Duff released a single track, “Roommates,” on Thursday in anticipation of her new album.
Duff’s return to music after her hiatus taps into early-2000s nostalgia.
Country music artist Zach Bryan has already kicked off the year with a 2026 release. His album, “With Heaven on Top,” debuted Jan. 9.
What other albums are coming in 2026?
The year is already shaping up to be a busy one for the music industry. From pop and country to K-pop and alternative, here are some notable albums expected in 2026, according to Billboard.
- Louis Tomlinson, “How did I Get Here?” — Jan. 23
- Lana Del Rey, “Stove” — release date not announced
- Nick Jonas, “Sunday Best” — Feb. 6
- Hilary Duff, “Luck... or Something” — Feb. 20
- Megan Maroney, “Cloud 9″ — Feb. 20
- Mumford & Sons, “Prizefighter” — Feb. 20
- Bruno Mars, “The Romantic” — Feb. 27
- Harry Styles, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” — March 6
- Luke Combs, “The Way I Am” — March 20
The All-American Rejects have also teased a new album, though the band has not yet announced a title or release date.
Social media is abuzz with enthusiasm for new tracks from their favorite artists. Here are a few reactions from online:
With more album announcements expected, the 2026 release calendar is far from complete, but music fans already have many new tracks to look forward to.