What's taking Harry Styles so long to release new music?

Harry Styles fans have been eagerly waiting for the singer to mark his comeback.

Ever since he concluded his Love of Tour in 2023, the Grammy winner went on a hiatus.

Earlier this year, rumours emerged that Styles might return to the stage or release his fourth studio album in the late 2025. But there is no confirmation about it yet.

According to the latest reports, the fans might have to wait a little longer as the 31-year-old pop star is struggling with the pain of losing his dear friend and former bandmate, Liam Payne.

An insider claims that Payne’s death “hit” Styles like a “ton of bricks” as he genuinely love the Teardops singer.

A source informed Star that, “He just hasn’t been in the space to be creative like that since Liam’s passing.”

“This is a time for reflection and meditation, not music videos and arena shows,” the informant added

They further shared that, “When Harry is ready to go hard again, his fans will be waiting for him with open arms.”

The Watermelon Sugar famed vocalist has not launched any new music since his last album Harry’s House in 2022.

As per sources, “What makes him a great artist is his sensitivity, and that has also made him take this loss harder than anybody.”

Liam passed away last year in October in Argentina.