Harry Styles Releases Cinematic 'American Girls' Music Video

The video sees the pop star in action-packed sequences for the single off his new album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally".

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Shortly after releasing his new album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally", Harry Styles has dropped the cinematic music video for the single "American Girls." The video features Styles as the 'star' of a fictional action film, with him performing high-energy sequences like driving a car beneath a flaming truck and sprinting away from a desert blast.

Why it matters

The track was inspired by Styles watching his closest friends get married, with the singer explaining the song has a 'lonely' feel as he observed their relationships blossom while he remained single. The video's release comes as Styles celebrates the launch of his new album with a one-night-only show in Manchester.

The details

The "American Girls" video switches between real outdoor locations and studio sets designed to imitate them, with Styles seen pretending to speed down the road on a motorcycle in front of a special-effects screen. The singer has said the song is about the uncertainty and risk that comes with finding the right person to be with, something he witnessed as his friends got married.

  • The "American Girls" music video was released on March 9, 2026.
  • Styles' new album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" debuted with 12 tracks on the same day.
  • To celebrate the album's launch, Styles performed a one-night-only show at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on March 9, 2026.

The players

Harry Styles

An English singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction and has since launched a successful solo career.

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What they’re saying

“the song to me is like, it's actually quite a lonely song in a lot of ways. I watched like my three closest friends get married, and actually seeing them trust in something and risk something to find something truly fulfilling in a way that isn't as like shiny and on paper as exciting. Watching them get married, I was like, 'I'm single, so I'm having all the fun.' And 'American Girls' is actually about watching them get married, and there just is a magic when you find the right person that you want to be with. I think watching them do that and seeing that it doesn't come without any uncertainty, it doesn't come without any risk.”

— Harry Styles (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

The new album "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally" is now available to stream on all major platforms.

The takeaway

Harry Styles' cinematic "American Girls" music video offers a glimpse into the inspiration behind the track, which reflects on the singer's observations of his friends finding fulfilling relationships while he remains single. The video's release coincides with the launch of Styles' new album, showcasing his continued evolution as a solo artist.