Zara Larsson Unveils New Song ‘Midnight Sun’ Ahead of Album Release
Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson has released a new song, "Midnight Sun," which will serve as the title track from her upcoming fourth album, set to drop on September 26. According to Rolling Stone, the song is a masterful blend of ebullient and delirious sounds, with production that nods to frenetic house breakbeats, serene trance synths, and big tent EDM build-ups.
The song’s catchy melody and lyrics, which Larsson sings with infectious energy, give "Midnight Sun" pop gem of the summer potential. As Rolling Stone reports, Larsson belts out on the chorus: "It’s the midnight sun, kissed skin under the red sky," she sings, "Laying on your chest like this/Hold me like the pebbles in your hand, initials in the sand/Summer isn’t over yet."
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Larsson revealed that "Midnight Sun" was inspired by the long summer days in Sweden, where "the sun never goes down." She explained, "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."
This is the second song Larsson has shared from Midnight Sun, following "Pretty Ugly," which arrived back in April. According to Rolling Stone, Larsson recorded her new album over the last year, working with frequent collaborator MNEK, along with producers Margo XS and Zhone.
Larsson also spoke about the album’s themes, telling Rolling Stone: "Throughout Midnight Sun, I get to just capture that total Scandinavian vibe, which is something that I have grown up with — it’s a huge part of me, my happiest memories and my saddest ones, too. A part of my soul is a Swedish summer night. This record encompasses that, how life is so beautiful it makes you cry. It just feels like me—knowing myself, this album is just really, really me. And also. No one can do me the way I can."
Midnight Sun will follow Larsson’s 2024 album, Venus. As reported by Rolling Stone, Larsson is set to hit the road later this summer, providing support for Tate McRae on her headlining tour, which kicks off on August 4 in Vancouver and wraps on September 27 in Los Angeles. After that, Larsson will embark on a headlining European run of her own in October.
For those interested in hearing more from Larsson, the new song "Midnight Sun" is now available to stream. Fans can also look forward to the release of Midnight Sun on September 26. As Rolling Stone notes, Larsson’s music often captures the essence of her Scandinavian roots, and Midnight Sun promises to be no exception.
