Zara Larsson Midnight Sun – Girls Trip Review: An Endless Summer Reimagined

There’s a difference between a remix album that simply exists for the sake of existing and one that actually reworks the idea of the original. Midnight Sun – Girls Trip falls into the second category.

Zara Larsson approaches this project like there’s still something left to say. Instead of revisiting the original Midnight Sun just to extend its lifespan, she reworks it into something that feels like a parallel experience.

The songs aren’t just remixed. They’re reshaped. Pulled into different directions depending on who steps into them and how the production shifts around that presence.

That choice makes a difference almost immediately.

There’s a noticeable effort to make sure each track stands on its own. The production isn’t locked into one sound or tempo, which keeps the album from blending together. Some tracks lean into high-energy, dance-driven production, while others slow things down and expand into something more reflective.

It creates a sense of movement that mirrors the idea Zara originally described, an endless summer night. Not one that stays at the same intensity, but one that evolves as it goes and that sense of variation feels intentional.

You can hear the influence of Charli XCX’s Brat era in how the album embraces collaboration as a creative tool rather than a feature checklist. There’s a willingness to let different voices take control of a moment and push the song somewhere new.

But Zara never disappears in the process. She stays present, adjusting her performance to match the shift rather than competing with it. That dynamic is where the album is at its strongest.

“Pretty Ugly” with JT and Margo XS stands out immediately, giving the track a sharper edge and a more defined personality. “Eurosummer” featuring Shakira expands the sound outward, bringing in a rhythm that feels global without sounding forced or overly done.

“Blue Moon” with Kehlani moves in a completely different direction, slowing things down and allowing space for a more atmospheric moment. It’s one of the clearest examples of how flexible these songs are when placed in a new context.

Then there’s “Hot & Sexy” with Tyla, which adds a lighter, more fluid energy that feels effortless in comparison to some of the heavier production elsewhere.

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These tracks don’t just stand out, they redefine what the album is capable of.

Not every song reaches that same level, though. Some of the slower tracks feel more like extensions of the mood rather than fully developed moments on their own. They don’t drag the album down, but they don’t push it forward either.

Still, they contribute to the larger atmosphere Zara is building, which makes them feel intentional rather than unnecessary.

At the core of this project is collaboration, specifically collaboration between women across different spaces in music. The lineup reflects that.

From PinkPantheress to Madison Beer to Robyn, along with emerging and alternative voices like BAMBII and Helena Gao, the album moves between styles without losing direction.

It feels carefully curated.

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There’s a sense that each feature was chosen for what they could add, not just for recognition. That decision gives the album a throughline that holds it together, even as the sounds shift.

More than anything, Midnight Sun – Girls Trip feels like an artist following through on an idea.
Zara Larsson set out to capture the feeling of an endless summer night, and this version of the album expands that concept rather than repeating it.

It’s not just about high-energy moments or obvious hits. It’s about variation. About letting different moods exist within the same space.

That doesn’t always result in perfection. But it does create something that feels dynamic and endless.

 

What’s your favorite track from Midnight Sun – Girls Trip ? Let us know in the comments!

 

 

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