Midnight Sun (Zara Larsson song)

"Midnight Sun"
Muni Long remix cover
Single by Zara Larsson
from the album Midnight Sun
Released13 June 2025 (2025-06-13)
StudioMuzo
Genre
Length3:11
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Zara Larsson singles chronology
"Pretty Ugly"
(2025) 		"Midnight Sun"
(2025) 		"Crush"
(2025)
Muni Long singles chronology
"Delulu"
(2025) 		"Midnight Sun" (remix)
(2025)
Music video
"Midnight Sun" on YouTube

"Midnight Sun" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson from her fifth studio album of the same name (2025). It was released as the album's second single on 13 June 2025 through Sommer House and Epic Records. Described as an electropop and hyperpop track, the song was written by Helena Gao, MNEK and Larsson. The song peaked at number four in Sweden, becoming her twentieth top ten entry in her home country. Elsewhere, it reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and the top 40 in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Norway.

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the song was nominated for Best Dance Pop Recording, becoming Larsson's first Grammy nomination.[1] A remix version of the song featuring American singer Muni Long was released on 14 November 2025.

Background

Larsson described the concept behind the album as inspired by her Swedish roots, particularly the feeling of a summer that never ends. She stated, "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".[2][3] The song was recorded at Muzo Studios.[4]

Composition

"Midnight Sun" blends elements of drum and bass, house, trance, and EDM, characterized by energetic breakbeats, atmospheric synths, and expansive pop production.[5] Stereoboard described the song as a "sunny electro-pop track",[2] while Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic called the song "euphoric hyperpop".[6] Rolling Stone described the song as "teetering between ebullient and delirious", highlighting its dynamic instrumentation and Larsson's vibrant vocal performance.[5]

Track listing

"Midnight Sun (Bundle)"
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Midnight Sun" (live)
 3:59
2."Midnight Sun" (Alex Chapman remix)
  • Larsson
  • Gao
  • Emenike
  • Wildman
3:14
Total length:7:13
"Midnight Sun" (remix)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Midnight Sun" (Muni Long remix)
3:46
2."Midnight Sun"
  • Larsson
  • Gao
  • Emenike
  • Wildman
3:09
Total length:6:55

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies additional producer.
  • ^[v] signifies vocal producer.

Charts

Certifications

Certifications
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BRMA)[36] Gold 20,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[37] Gold 15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[38] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of release histories
Region Date Format Edition Label Ref.
Various 13 June 2025
Original
[39]
1 August 2025 Bundle [40]
14 November 2025 Muni Long remix [41]
6 January 2026 "Lush Life" + "Midnight Sun" [42]
United States 13 January 2026 Contemporary hit radio Original Epic [43]
Various 6 March 2026
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 + more
  • Sommer House
  • Epic
 [44]

References

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  38. ^ "British single certifications – Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 February 2026. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Midnight Sun Zara Larsson in the "Search:" field.
  39. ^ "Midnight Sun". Zara Larsson. Spotify. 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  40. ^ "Midnight Sun (Bundle)". Zara Larsson. Apple Music. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  41. ^ "Zara Larsson & Muni Long - Midnight Sun". Zara Larsson & Muni Long. Apple Music. 14 November 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  42. ^ "Lush Life + Midnight Sun". Zara Larsson. Spotify. 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  43. ^ U.S. Radio Updater [@USRadioUpdater] (9 January 2026). ".@zaralarsson's 'Midnight Sun' will officially impact US Pop Radio on January 13th (via @HITSDD)" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 January 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  44. ^ "Midnight Sun (+ more)". Zara Larsson. Spotify. 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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