Harry Styles Returns with ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ and a Netflix Concert Film

Harry Styles marked his return to the stage at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, celebrating his new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, with a performance that will be available to stream on Netflix starting Sunday. The concert featured a full run-through of the album, followed by a selection of his greatest hits and was filmed for the streaming release.

A New Sonic Direction

The concert opened with a dive into the album’s “twitchy, cold synths and migraine-inducing strobes,” as Styles experimented with a DJ set. The album itself, and its live presentation, represent a shift from his previous, more radio-friendly hits. Songs that are more subdued on the album gained energy with a live band and gospel choir.

A Communal Experience

To enhance the communal atmosphere, phones were secured in plastic bags, encouraging the audience to be present in the moment. Styles emphasized the importance of music in connecting with people, stating, “I rediscovered what a privilege it is to be in people’s lives through music.” He too expressed pride in Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

A Polished Performance

The performance was described as controlled and elegant, almost to the point of perfection. Styles’s setlist culminated in a series of his most popular songs – “From The Dining Table,” “Golden,” “Watermelon Sugar,” and “As It Was” – demonstrating a deliberate move away from those hits with his new album.

Kindness and Connection

Concluding the show, Styles reiterated his well-known message of kindness, stating, “In a world we have today that feels so chaotic, it’s easy to become hopeless.” He encouraged the audience to “keep being the change in the world you want to see,” and performed his debut single, “Sign of the Times.”

Styles’s return appears to have resonated with fans, and the Netflix release promises to extend the reach of his new album and performance to a wider audience.