
If pop music had a moment chart map right now, Zara Larsson would be glowing like a highlighted text trending in real time. The Swedish pop star is not just in the conversation. She is owning it with three songs scoring new peaks on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, proving that longevity and good songs still matter even in the era of viral quick hits and TikTok loops.
First up is Midnight Sun, the title track from her latest album, which struts onto the Hot 100 at #82 after months of building steam and online buzz. Her 2015 bop Lush Life is also booming again, rising to #40 and reminding everyone that great pop songs don’t age out. Meanwhile, Stateside, her collab with PinkPantheress, jumps 44 spots to #39, making it the highest charting of the three this week.
This triple surge is more than a numbers flex. It’s proof that Zara Larsson’s moment is properly back. A decade into her career, she has tapped into a rare combo of nostalgia, modern relevance, and sharp pop instincts that resonates with both old fans and a new generation. From viral TikTok choreography around Lush Life to remix culture bringing tracks back into the spotlight, Zara has turned the past and present into a powerful sonic cocktail.
For young listeners who grew up hearing her songs or just discovered her on playlists, this chart run feels like overdue recognition. It shows that pop stardom can be messy, slow, and stacked with layers before it finally pops. With Midnight Sun, Lush Life, and Stateside all burning up the charts, Zara Larsson is not just alive in 2026 pop culture. She feels very much essential to it.
