Pop star Zara Larsson has officially signed with RCA Records, marking a significant new chapter in her career after more than a decade with Epic Records. As Billboard first reported, the signing was confirmed by a source close to the situation. The move comes amidst a massive resurgence for the Swedish artist, whose recent viral hits have propelled her back to the top of the charts.
This label change is a strategic shift within the Sony Music ecosystem, as Variety details. Larsson was reportedly fielding offers from multiple labels, but Sony opted to keep her within the corporate family by moving her from the Epic imprint to RCA. The timing is notable, arriving on the heels of a remarkable career resurgence. Her feature on the PinkPantheress remix of “Stateside” became a global smash, and the TikTok-fueled revival of her 2015 single “Lush Life” has introduced her music to a new generation of fans, cementing her status as a mainstay in contemporary pop.
A Resurgence Sparks a New Deal
The decision to switch labels follows what Billboard dubbed Larsson’s “gamechanging year.” Her 2025 album, Midnight Sun, and its subsequent remix album, Girls Trip, have generated immense momentum. The album’s title track climbed to No. 19 on the Hot 100 and spent 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Pop Airplay chart. This burst of success led to Larsson being honored as Billboard’s Women in Music Breakthrough artist for 2026. As she told the publication in April, this period solidified her as “a girl worth talking about in pop culture.” The signing signals RCA’s belief that her current hot streak is the beginning of a new, sustained phase of her career, not just a fleeting moment.
SoCal Fans Get a Front-Row Seat
For Southern California fans, the news arrives just as Larsson prepares for a major local presence. She is scheduled to perform two nights at the iconic The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles on September 29 and 30, 2026. These shows are part of her ongoing global tour, which has seen demand surge so significantly that some international venues were upgraded to accommodate larger crowds. The LA dates offer a chance to see an artist at a pivotal moment, performing with the backing of a new label and riding a wave of creative and commercial success.
The concerts place Larsson in a busy season for pop in Los Angeles, with fellow hitmakers like Bruno Mars and contributors to her Girls Trip album, including Kehlani and Robyn, also slated for Southern California performances around the same time, creating a vibrant pop landscape for audiences.
With the RCA deal finalized, the focus now shifts to the future. Larsson’s tour continues through the beginning of November, giving fans a final leg of the Midnight Sun era. After that, all eyes will be on what her first project under the RCA banner will sound like, as she leverages her hard-won momentum into the next phase of her pop dominance.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
Sources: Billboard, NME, Variety Music
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