Zara Larsson was only 23 when her third album, Poster Girl, was released. She has also been featured on albums by
Clean Bandit and
Kygo, giving her popularity an extra boost. The Swedish singer, unlike her compatriots
Robyn,
Tove Lo or
Lykke Li for a more straightforward approach, making for a pure Scandipop record. By consciously omitting ballads, Larsson keeps the tempo at a pleasantly high level.
She mainly sings about love, failed relationships and new loves. The production also borrows elements from 80s synthpop, disco and R&B, with a contemporary twist. Larsson doesn't push the boundaries, but for a dose of tasteful pop you've come to the right place. (JvQ)more
