AceShowbiz - Zara Larsson, the Billboard Women in Music Breakthrough honoree, shares insights into her evolving career and the impact of her latest projects, including her collaboration with PinkPantheress.

Zara Larsson describes living and breathing the "Midnight Sun" era, a period she feels fully immersed in both personally and artistically. She expresses excitement about being recognized as Breakthrough Artist of the Year, noting that while she has been active for a long time, this year has marked an extraordinary breakthrough in her career and personal growth.

Reflecting on the past year, Zara highlights two major moments: the Midnight Sun era and the remix of the song "Stateside" with PinkPantheress. She discusses how the remix gained traction, further amplified by Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu performing to "Stateside" during the games.

What sets the Midnight Sun era apart from her earlier releases, Zara explains, is the level of engagement she’s witnessing. The success isn’t measured solely by streams or sales but by the real connection fans are making with her music. She shares how audiences are showing up to her live shows in large numbers, often dressing up and creating videos inspired by her songs, which offers her a deeply fulfilling experience.

Zara Larsson emphasizes that her ultimate goal has always been to connect with people through her music. She finds it rewarding to see her world growing as fans join her journey and engage with her work beyond just listening. This connection has made the past year feel incredibly meaningful.