Richard Parks Harry Styles, the British pop icon, is said to have quietly moved into Berlin, sparking excitement among fans after multiple sightings in the city. Tabloid reports and TikTok videos show the singer dressed casually in Berlin-Mitte, interacting warmly with locals, and even paying for strangers’ taxi fares. But what’s really behind his move to the German capital?
New Album in the Works
According to sources close to Styles, the singer is focused on creating new music. Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Harry’s House and a global tour, Styles decided to take a break. However, he is now back in the studio, preparing for his next project. Reports suggest that he is once again collaborating with Kid Harpoon, the talented producer behind the hit song “As It Was,” which became the best-selling global track of 2022.
Styles’ return to the studio has left fans eagerly anticipating what direction his music will take next.
Why Berlin? A Bowie-Inspired Move
Berlin has long been a city known for its creative freedom, and Styles seems to be drawing inspiration from the city’s rich artistic history. His move to Berlin echoes the time when legendary musician David Bowie made the city his home in the late 1970s. Much like Bowie, Styles appears to be embracing Berlin’s atmosphere of reinvention, anonymity, and artistic expression.
A close source mentions that Styles is attracted to the mystery and creativity Berlin offers, a sentiment that mirrors Bowie’s own time in the city. “Harry loves the mysterious. Just like Bowie used to,” the source noted.
David Bowie’s Time in Berlin: A Creative Turning Point
In the late 1970s, David Bowie took refuge in Berlin, living in a modest apartment in Schöneberg. Away from the bustling music scenes of London and Los Angeles, he focused on overcoming personal challenges, including addiction, while immersing himself in art and music. During his time in Berlin, Bowie worked on his iconic Berlin Trilogy, collaborating with Iggy Pop and creating groundbreaking songs like “Heroes.” The city’s atmosphere influenced some of his most memorable work, including “Neuköln,” an instrumental piece that captured the moody essence of the city.
In 1987, Bowie returned to Berlin for a concert near the Berlin Wall, where East Berliners gathered on the opposite side to listen. Bowie later described the experience as “one of the most emotional performances I’ve ever experienced.”
A New Berlin Legend in the Making?
While it’s unclear whether Styles intends to follow in Bowie’s footsteps entirely, his decision to settle in Berlin raises questions about his future musical journey. Unlike Bowie, who lived relatively anonymously in Schöneberg, Styles is already drawing attention in Berlin-Mitte. However, the lack of visible bodyguards suggests that he hopes to enjoy a similar level of privacy and freedom as Bowie did.
Could Berlin be the city that shapes the next chapter in Harry Styles’ career? Early signs point to yes. With the creative energy that Berlin offers, it’s possible that the city will become a key location in the development of his upcoming projects.