Spotify named Drake, Zara Larsson and Ella Langley among the artists expected to lead summer 2026 listening trends in a 30-track predictions list.
The music platform based the list on streaming numbers, viral online trends and the growing popularity of tracks across social media.
Zara Larsson appeared on the list through “Stateside,” her collaboration with PinkPantheress. The track gained attention on TikTok and helped lift Larsson’s recent streaming momentum.
Drake also featured prominently, with Spotify expecting several of his songs to perform strongly during the summer because of streaming demand and online fan interest.
Country singer Ella Langley was listed as another standout artist. Her inclusion reflected the continued mainstream pull of country music after its wider rise over the past two years.
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The list also included Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter as artists expected to draw strong summer listening.
