“Liked watching how he treats people”: Madi Diaz shares her experience working with Harry Styles on his Love On Tour

Singer-songwriter Madi Diaz has opened up about her time working with Harry Styles on his Love On Tour, and the praise she offered may surprise fans. Diaz said she "liked watching how he treats people" and described her experience as important for her growth. According to a recent interview, she joined Styles' touring band in 2023 after opening for him in 2022.

She reflected on how the two clicked verbally and artistically. She said,

"I think we just liked watching each other, and he was always interested in what I was reading or listening to — and vice versa"

She said the relationship felt mutual, with each taking interest in the other’s headspace.

Diaz pointed out that one standout quality in Styles was his attention to every person on the team. She said,

"He remembers everybody's name, he remembers what — every single person, every cog in the wheel — does, and goes out of his way to make people feel important and seen and special in their role."

Her remarks come at a time when Diaz's career is garnering renewed interest with her latest work and wider recognition. She recently released her seventh studio album, Fatal Optimist, and spoke about how this tour experience allowed her to tap into joy and a new level of performance.

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Madi Diaz's experience in touring with Harry Styles

When Madi Diaz joined the Love On Tour band, she stepped into a very big space. She first opened for Harry Styles in 2022. Then, in 2023, she joined him on the road as part of his band.

She has said the difference in performing in his band versus her own shows was huge. She told PEOPLE that singing backup vocals on the tour let her access a different part of herself.

"I don't know if I would've been able to access that part of myself when it's about me. When it's my show, my songs are f---ing sad."

Madi Diaz said the stage felt more free to her during the tour. She described lifting her guitar in the air, "skipping down the stage," truly enjoying playing music.

"Oh my God, I was having fun playing music."

She also noted the audience reaction when she opened for Harry Styles. In a 2022 interview, she said opening in Toronto on his tour was "one of the high points of my career" and "so mind-blowing." She recalled how his fans cheered and supported them, and that the experience made her feel very lucky.

Madi Diaz described how working with Styles gave her a different view of performing in large venues, stadiums, and big arenas, and how impactful that was. She said the tour felt like both a dream and a masterclass in one.

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What comes next for Madi Diaz?

The reason Madi Diaz's comments are noteworthy is twofold. First, they offer insight into how high-profile artists like Harry Styles run their shows and treat the people around them.

For Diaz herself, this chapter appears to mark a shift in her career. Her seventh album, Fatal Optimist, is out now, and she has spoken about how she feels better able now to hold the things coming at her, compared with when she was younger. Joining the Love On Tour band seems to have allowed her to explore joy and movement in her music in a way she had not before.

"I feel like I know that I've gotten better and I am grateful to have a longer career arc because I can hold all the things that are coming at me now better, better than I would've if I was 25."

Going forward, it will be interesting to see how Madi Diaz builds on this experience. The buzz around her latest work is complemented by her visibility on such a major tour. For Harry Styles fans and observers of the music world, her comments add a layer to how his live operations and team culture are viewed. For Madi Diaz's fans, this moment may represent a turning point toward joy in her performances and a larger stage.

To sum it up, Madi Diaz said she "liked watching how Harry Styles treats people," joining his tour band in 2023 after opening in 2022. She described his kindness, his care for every person on the team, and how the experience helped her feel freer on stage.