Harry Styles has opened up about the emotional change he experienced after quitting as a solo artist following One Direction’s 2016 hiatus.
The global pop group, which also included Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne, went on an indefinite hiatus while each member pursued solo careers.
Styles reflected on slowing down in a recent interview with The Sunday timesand said the first few times he performed alone felt disorienting.
He admitted that he was unsure what to do on stage without his bandmates and suddenly felt isolated despite the worldwide interest in his solo music. “The first few times on stage [without One Direction]I thought, ‘What should I do with my hands?’ But I suddenly felt very alone,” he told the magazine.
The Watermelon Sugar Hitmaker said the transition also came with intense pressure to meet his own creative standards.
After wrapping up his Love On Tour run in July 2023, Styles left music to slow down and reconnect with everyday life.
“Through my friends, I suddenly learned that eating a meal is more than just sitting down and refueling. I realized how much fun it is to just be in the moment of what you’re doing,” he recalls.
He also focused on personal milestones, including becoming an uncle and taking up running, which he described as grounding and rewarding.
The singer recently confirmed that he will return to the stage on March 6 for a one-off show at the Co-Op Arena to mark the release of his new album, KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, occasionally…
The announcement followed criticism from fans over high ticket prices related to previous tour plans. In response, Styles said tickets for the upcoming show will cost £20, with the aim of making the event more accessible to fans.
