Sabrina Carpenter recently told Rolling Stone that she’s inspired by prolific artists like Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt. She said, “They would release a 10-song album every year. I’m like, ‘When did we stop doing that?’ Writers write, they make music, and they release music.”
Sabrina, who took two years for each of her last two albums — Emails I Can’t Send and Short n’ Sweet — emphasized that every creative project moves at its own pace. That’s why her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend will arrive just a year after Short n’ Sweet. “I understand the beauty of disappearing,” she said. “My last two albums both took two and a half years to make, and they needed to. I just think every project is different. It just has to feel right.”
She also shared her readiness to start anew shortly after Short n’ Sweet. “If I’m inspired to write and make something new, I would rather do that. Why would I wait three years just for the sake of waiting three years?” Sabrina admitted.
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In her conversation with Rolling Stone, Sabrina also reflected on her earlier projects: “If you ever listen to my old albums… which, don’t… What I was really trying to do is what I’m doing right now, and what I think I accomplished with Short n’ Sweet.”
Now, she’s kicking off a fresh era, ready to dominate a second summer in a row. On June 11, the Grammy winner officially announced her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, set for release on August 29 via Island Records. The album follows the deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet and will feature 12 tracks. Leading the charge is the new single “Manchild,” which dropped on June 5. Co-written with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the synth-pop anthem blends playful disco tones with sharp, witty lyrics. Described by Sabrina as a “loving eye roll,” the track reflects on emotional immaturity—fans have linked it to her ex, Barry Keoghan, but she told Rolling Stone it was inspired by “your dad.”
Her previous album, Short n’ Sweet, was a massive success, and fans are eager to hear what she has in store next. It topped the Billboard 200 and produced three major hits—“Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” and “Taste”—all of which joined Spotify’s Billions Club.
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