One Direction’s Harry Styles is back in the music business with a new self titled album coming out May 12th. His single, Sign of the Times, was released in advance to get everyone excited for his solo debut.

The song has been compared to some of Bowie’s later sounds mixed with more acoustic vocals. Lyrically, it is very powerful. He includes this passage, “Just stop your crying, have the time of your life. Breaking through the atmosphere, and things are pretty good from here. Remember everything will be alright. We can meet again somewhere, somewhere far away from here.” Fan speculation has tied it to his attempts to breakaway from his former boy band.

The album has been listed as pop, but there are rumors of a new sound. The leaks that have gotten the most attention online sound like ballads. However, there is no way to know if they’re legitimate.

Being for vocal on social media about the release, Harry Styles has shared the tour dates for the upcoming concerts. It is an international tour lasting from September to December, with a show here in Austin on October 11th. As of now, most of the dates are sold out.

Styles has also been branching out and working in the film industry. He’s starring Christopher Nolan’s new movie, Dunkirk, coming out July 21st this summer.

With many fans awaiting the release of his album, and upcoming movie, it should be a profitable year for Harry Styles.