Zara Larsson explains Swedish pop "mathematics" and "Midnight Sun" inspiration

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson opens up about her deep connection to home in this intimate conversation about her song "Midnight Sun." She explains why singing in Swedish feels "too scary" and too personal, how Sweden's extreme seasons shape both its people and its music, and why she physically can't leave her homeland despite a decade of international success. Larsson breaks down what makes Swedish pop sound "glossy" while hiding profound melancholy, describes Max Martin as "like a chameleon" who remains a "forever student," and reveals the "mathematics" behind perfect pop songs. From her summer house dock to LA's unchanging weather, she explores how place shapes creativity and why, at 27, she's finally "allowed to be nostalgic" about the culture that made her.