It has officially been three years since Harry Styles released new music, and fans have been dying for a new song to drop. Styles announced his new album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” Thursday, Jan. 15. His latest single, “Aperture,” released this past Thursday, is a danceable, easy-going opening track for his fourth studio album.

Despite the album being named “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” this single focuses on a more synth-based techno-pop sound. The opening electric beat immediately makes you think of a club or dancefloor, and forces you to want to move. Although not a disco song in its own right, it has the essence of disco culture—exciting nightlife and a groovy electric beat. 

The lyrics of the single center around themes of unity. With the repeated phrase “We belong together,” it’s as though Styles is encouraging people to get together, listen to the song and just dance. It also contains several themes of love and vulnerability. With lines like, “I wanna know what safe is…I won’t stray from it,” being emotionally open and honest. 

Cleverly named “Aperture,” it seems Styles is trying to tell his listeners an important message. Aperture is a camera function that, when adjusted, as Styles’ lyrics say, “lets the light in,” and that is precisely what this track does. It doesn’t take itself too seriously and is meant to encourage dancing, closeness and a beautiful openness between listeners. 

It’s a carefully selected track that doesn’t attempt to be too daring or experimental, but still strays slightly from Styles’ old sound. The new direction of this techno-pop sound comes at a good time in the modern music scene, as rave culture becomes an increasingly popular activity among young people. Following a decent single release, the rest of the album is highly anticipated.