Fans of former One Direction members have new music to look forward to in early 2026. Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are both set to release new work in the first quarter of the year.
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Styles shared a disco-themed photo on social media with the caption, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The post hints at his fourth album, scheduled for release on March 6, 2026.
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Shortly afterward, Tomlinson announced that his new single, “Imposter,” will drop on January 20, 2026, ahead of his third album, How Did I Get Here?, set for January 23, 2026.
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Both announcements have excited fans who have been anticipating new music from the artists.
Tomlinson’s upcoming album follows singles like “Lemonade” and “Palaces.” He said much of the record was created in Costa Rica, describing the process as a “sunny departure” from the darker themes he had explored previously, both musically and personally. In an interview with Rolling Stone UK, he said the environment influenced tracks such as “Lemonade,” “Sunflowers,” and “Lazy.”
Styles, meanwhile, has been teasing his return since December 2025. He released the nostalgic music video “Forever, Forever,” put up posters in major cities with the phrase “WE BELONG TOGETHER,” and launched a cryptic website connected to his official WhatsApp account.
According to Billboard US, Styles’ album will have 12 tracks and is produced by Kid Harpoon, who has worked on his previous albums. Fans can also register on his official website for potential 2026 tour dates.
Some fans have jokingly dubbed this period Styles’ “employed era,” following a two-year break from music.
In the Philippines, Tomlinson last performed in Manila in July 2022 during the Louis Tomlinson World Tour 2022, while Styles performed in Bulacan in March 2023 as part of Love On Tour. The two were last on stage together in Manila with Niall Horan and Liam Payne during the On the Road Again Tour in March 2015.
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