Mick Jagger reveals he’s been a fan of Zara Larsson since 2018

Mick Jagger has publicly praised Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson, revealing that he has followed her musical career since 2018.

During an appearance on the Today show in early May 2026, the Rolling Stones frontman discussed the contemporary artists currently in his rotation. Jagger noted that while his son had informed him that Larsson was experiencing a professional comeback, he did not share that perspective because she had never stopped being a part of his listening habits.

Jagger specifically credited Larsson’s 2018 hit Ruin My Life as the catalyst for his fandom. He explained that her music appeals to him when he is in a specific mood.

Larsson responded to the endorsement during her own appearance on the Today show on May 8, 2026. After watching the clip of Jagger’s comments, she expressed disbelief and described the experience as beautiful to see how others are observing her artistic journey.

Current Projects and Critical Reception

The public endorsement from Jagger coincides with a period of significant output for Larsson. Following the release of her fifth studio album in the summer of 2025, which included the singles Pretty Ugly, Midnight Sun, and Crush, Larsson expanded her project in early May 2026.

She recently released a remix album titled Midnight Sun: Girls Trip. This project features a wide array of international collaborators, including Shakira, Tyla, PinkPantheress, Robyn, Madison Beer, Kehlani, and Bambii.

The remix album received strong critical acclaim from NME, which awarded the record 4.5 stars. The publication praised the project for maintaining the energy of the original album while evolving the artist’s sound.

Coupled with the undimmed effervescence of the original album, ‘Midnight Sun: Girls Trip’ is a journey worth taking. And for Larsson, the doors to the “Khia asylum” are rapidly fading from sight in the rear-view mirror.NME

2026 Performance Schedule and Collaborations

Larsson is maintaining a high professional profile through a series of major festival appearances scheduled for the summer of 2026. Her upcoming tour dates include:

• Mad Cool
• Radio 1’s Big Weekend
• Lollapalooza
• Montreux Jazz
• Sziget
• Pinkpop
• Open’er
• All Points East
• Parklife

These appearances follow a performance at Coachella in April 2026, where she joined PinkPantheress. Larsson has also continued to collaborate with other contemporary artists, recently appearing on the new single She Did It Again by Tyla.

The Rolling Stones’ Upcoming Album

While acknowledging the influence of modern pop, Mick Jagger is also focused on new material with The Rolling Stones. In early May 2026, the band officially announced an upcoming album titled Foreign Tongues.

The band confirmed that the new record will feature a variety of high-profile guest contributors. Confirmed appearances include Paul McCartney, Robert Smith of The Cure, and Steve Winwood.

The project will also serve as a tribute to the band’s history and other musical influences. The album is set to include recordings from the band’s late drummer, Charlie Watts, as well as a cover of a classic track by Amy Winehouse.