Be Honest: Which Pop Girl Summer Are You Actually Having?
A clinically serious assessment of your current vibe.
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Be Honest: Which Pop Girl Summer Are You Actually Having?A clinically serious assessment of your current vibe.
As your very official arbiter of culture, I hereby declare summer 2026 a Pop Girl Summer. The divas have spoken (cryptically teased new music with voicemail messages and painted walls), and we’re in for so many treats. I’ve already been dropping dead to Olivia Rodrigo and banging my head to Charli XCX, and we can also expect hot new projects from Ariana Grande, Gracie Abrams, Tyla, and KATSEYE. As Justin Bieber once said, “Life is worth livinggg.” I live to serve fellow pop stans, so I thought we’d start off this summer right with a scientific “Which Pop Girl Summer Are You Having?” quiz. Remember: This is completely evidence-based and 100 percent accurate. *I’ve only included the major artists releasing music this summer, otherwise this would’ve taken me 10 years. Let us know your results in the comments! Which lyric speaks to your soul the most?
You have a day off in July. Where/how are you spending it?
One beauty product you won’t be caught dead without
Your go-to dance move in the club this summer?
What’s your summer scandal (or what would be your summer scandal of choice)?
What’s your ice cream order?
What’s your relationship status?
Finish the sentence. “I believe love is:”
What are you manifesting this summer?
ANSWER KEY: If you answered mostly As: Tyla Congratulations on being a stunning, talented, perfect Gen Z goddess. This summer, you’ll flex dance moves your friends can only dream about, go on girls trips with your pop star besties, and force men to buy you Chanel items. I’m happy for you, I swear. If you answered mostly Bs: Olivia Rodrigo You’re in your feminine, London, scorned lover girl era and that’s beautiful. Keep rocking those baby doll dresses, listening to your breakup playlist, and enjoying that strawberry ice cream, queen. If you answered mostly Cs: Ariana Grande You’re on a quest for revenge this summer, and fortunately, you’re about to gag the public with with a “feral” and award-worthy project full of necessary callouts. You’ll spend the next few months working hard, traveling, and finally getting the flowers you deserve. If you answered mostly Ds: Gracie Abrams When you’re not hanging out with your European beau, you’ll be booked and busy embracing your inner thought daughter. Things are about to get real angsty and existential, which is why you needed (or you’re seriously considering) a dramatic haircut. If you answered mostly Es: KATSEYE You’re dealing with some friend drama this summer, but you’ll get through it with healthy doses of boba tea and performing your fave choreo (the “Gnarly” and “PINKY UP” dances). No time for summer flings, I fear… you’re simply too focused on your girls and your craft. If you answered mostly Fs: Charli XCX Welcome to your experimental, Letterboxd/Substack, radical honesty era. This summer, you’re married, loaded, and spending your free time on quirky projects. Prepare for light roasting from friends, but keep doing you, of course. Written by Ilana Frost |








