Hot girl summer is fast approaching, and other than a good scoop of gelato and a pair of chic sunglasses, we’re in desperate need of a hot girl playlist. Naturally, we’re turning to this season’s ultimate pop powerhouse: Zara Larsson. Her catalogue of infectious hits has everything you need to soundtrack those long, sun-soaked days and steamy nights ahead.
Lush Life
Back in 2015, Larsson owned the summer with her breakout international hit “Lush Life.” With its island beat and lyrics that burrow straight into your brain, the track became an inescapable earworm that still sounds as fresh today as it did a decade ago. The song found new life at the end of 2025 when Larsson began inviting fans onstage to dance with her during tour performances, sparking a viral resurgence across social media. What started as a spontaneous moment has evolved into a cherished tradition, cementing “Lush Life” as an eternal anthem of summer.
Never Forget You
Larsson had an unstoppable streak in 2015, which included this collaboration with British singer MNEK. This duo was a match made in vocal heaven: both powerhouse vocalists growl and riff off each other by the end of the song. Pair those vocal acrobatics with pulsing EDM production, and you’ve got what became the year’s most explosive club anthem.
Ain’t My Fault
“Ain’t My Fault” was another club banger off Larsson’s first international album, So Good. The handclaps, the heavy, sweaty beat and the way she almost raps over the whole production make it an irresistible earworm. And the growls she does at the end? Hitting the repeat button now.
Symphony
Who doesn’t know this song? Larsson’s feature on Clean Bandit’s massive hit cemented her status as one of pop’s most versatile voices. She glides effortlessly over the lush string arrangements and pristine pop production, her vocals floating like silk through the mix. But “Symphony” became more than just another hit—in 2024, it sparked Larsson’s unexpected rebrand when viral memes featuring animated dolphins, rainbows, and unicorns turned the track into the soundtrack for internet chaos, transforming her into the patron saint of summer party girls everywhere.
Ruin My Life
“Ruin My Life” is definitely one of Larsson’s more emotional songs. The song starts off quietly, with Larsson repeating “I miss you” over slow-burning pop synths, pining over a past lover. Then Larsson continues to build with harmonies and trap beats over it. Who says feelings have no place on the dance floor?
WOW
This 2019 track might not have dominated the charts like her bigger singles, but it remains a masterclass in pop perfection. Larsson opens with her sultry lower register before the production explodes into a groove-heavy, irresistibly sexy chorus. Still craving more? Larsson delivered with a pandemic-era remix featuring none other than Sabrina Carpenter. Whether you’re dancing alone in your bedroom or lost in a crowd, this track hits.
Midnight Sun
Summer 2025 marked the full Zara Larsson renaissance with the explosive club anthem “Midnight Sun.” The track’s relentless beach-party beat and Larsson’s soaring vocal runs in the chorus create pure pop euphoria that refuses to quit. She fully embraced her internet-ordained rainbow-sunshine-unicorn persona in the music video, transforming what could have been just another summer single into a cultural moment.
Stateside
Is this the collaboration of the year? Early in 2026, British singer PinkPantheress released a remix of her song “Stateside” with Larsson, and it immediately caught fire on social media. Larsson’s silky, attitude-laden vocals mesh perfectly with PinkPantheress’s signature glitchy electronic production, creating sonic gold. Now, Larsson’s returning the favour with a “Midnight Sun” remix featuring PinkPantheress. You can never get enough of these two.
