If summer had a heartbeat, it might sound a lot like Zara Larsson’s new single. With “Midnight Sun”, the Swedish pop powerhouse reemerges in full force, feeling euphoric, unfiltered, and absolutely ready to own the season. Released today (June 13), the glittering electro-pop anthem kicks off what she calls her boldest musical chapter yet. And it’s not just a seasonal bop — it’s a radiant manifesto of love, freedom, and staying wild under skies that never go dark.
The track marks the first glimpse into Larsson’s upcoming studio album of the same name, Midnight Sun, due out September 26 via Sommer House / Epic Records. It follows April’s punchy “Pretty Ugly” and signals an intimate yet expansive sonic shift — danceable, but deeply felt. Built on shimmering synths, icy Scandinavian-pop polish, and Larsson’s unmistakable vocal strength, “Midnight Sun” is the kind of track that glows from the inside out. It’s made for chasing feelings and dancing until dawn.
““Midnight Sun” is made for chasing feelings and dancing until dawn.”
Created over the past year with longtime collaborator MNEK, producers Margo XS and Zhone, and songwriter Helena Gao, the single is Zara Larsson at her most assured, both sonically and lyrically. It was also the first song written for the album, setting the emotional temperature for what’s shaping up to be a deeply personal, emotional and creatively liberated body of work.
“In thinking about this album, I thought, ‘What do I want to say? What do I want this to be?’” Larsson shared in a statement. “I really am proud of my Swedish pop heritage, so I wanted to write about a Swedish summer where the sun never goes down. I wanted the whole album to feel like it’s a summer night and it never ends. And it doesn’t matter if it’s December: the summer night will be there for you. It’s waiting for you, it will come back for you, and you will come back for it.”
With pulsing beats, bright production, and a hook that lingers long after the first listen, “Midnight Sun” blends emotional openness with undeniable pop craft. In classic Zara Larsson fashion, there’s no filter, no pretense — just pure, irresistible energy. The song doesn’t just ask to be played loud; it demands to be felt.
The upcoming album, which Zara Larsson describes as her most cohesive to date, promises to explore all shades of her identity: fierce, flirty, sensitive, self-aware — and, in her words, “occasionally a little messy.”
“Knowing myself, this album is just really, really me. And also, no one can do me the way I can.”
That sentiment was already on full display in “Pretty Ugly”, a chaotic, unapologetic banger released earlier in April. Directed by Charlotte Rutherford (PinkPantheress, Charli XCX) and choreographed by Zoi Tatopoulos (FKA Twigs), the music video leaned into maximalism and mischief; a fierce prologue to what’s fast shaping up to be a career-defining chapter for Larsson.
To bring the Midnight Sun era to life onstage, Zara Larsson will hit the road starting August 4 in Vancouver as the opening act on Tate McRae’s Miss Possessive Tour. She’ll then headline across the UK, North America, Europe, and Australia, including a major stop at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 7. Tickets go on general sale this Friday, with presales already underway.
With “Midnight Sun”, Zara Larsson doesn’t just reclaim her pop crown — she wears it with clarity, conviction, and a glow that refuses to fade. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a coronation under an endless summer sky. And if this is just the beginning, we’re staying up all night for what’s next.
Stream “Midnight Sun” below:
Midnight Sun, is set for release on 26 September, and is available to pre-order now.
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