May 8, 2017 · Stream: “Sign of the Times” – Harry Styles C harm, poise, and willful ambition. It’s 2010 and Season 7 of the popular British talent series, The X Factor , where we find a then 16-year-old Harry Styles auditioning for solo success on the hit making show. Tyler Johnson • Alex Salibian • Jeff Bhasker. "Sign of the Times" is a song by English singer, songwriter, actor and former One Direction member Harry Styles. It's his debut single and it's the lead single from his eponymous debut studio album. The song was released on April 7th, 2017 and received widespread critical acclaim. .