Kristina Roberts
The summer of 2025 is set to be another exciting season for Sabrina Carpenter fans as the singer prepares to drop her highly anticipated new album, Man’s Best Friend. Just a week after releasing her latest single, Manchild, Carpenter surprised her followers by announcing the full album, which is scheduled to hit the shelves on August 29, 2025. The Grammy-winning artist shared the big news on Instagram, writing, “My new album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’ 🐾is out on August 29, 2025. i can’t wait for it to be yours x”
Carpenter’s new single, Manchild, has already made waves, debuting at the top of the Global Spotify chart with an impressive 8.05 million streams. This record-breaking number makes it the biggest streaming debut of the year by a female artist. The song, which playfully calls out immature behavior in men, has been described by Carpenter herself as “the song embodiment of a loving eye roll and it feels like a never-ending road trip in the summer.” Fans have quickly connected with the track, praising its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
To build excitement for the album, Carpenter went live on Instagram, flipping through vinyl records from legendary artists like Donna Summer, ABBA, and Dolly Parton before finally landing on her own. She placed Man’s Best Friend on her turntable, giving fans their first look at the album cover. The artwork features Carpenter kneeling in a sleek black dress and heels while a mysterious man in a black suit tugs at her hair. While some fans have expressed mixed feelings about the cover, others have defended the artistic choice, arguing that it doesn’t necessarily contradict Carpenter’s feminist values.
Man’s Best Friend will be Carpenter’s seventh studio album, following the massive success of her 2024 release, Short n’ Sweet. That album, featuring hits like Espresso, Please Please Please, Taste, and Bed Chem, earned her six Grammy nominations and two wins—Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance for Espresso. The success of Short n’ Sweet pushed Carpenter into a new level of stardom, making her one of the most talked-about pop artists of the year.
In a heartfelt message to her fans, Carpenter admitted that she hadn’t planned to release another album so soon after Short n’ Sweet. However, she explained that the creative process for Man’s Best Friend felt so natural that she couldn’t resist sharing it with the world. “I felt so at ease making Man’s Best Friend that i felt like it was a gift that shouldn’t be taken for granted as every inch came together so effortlessly, different from my previous projects where I’d bang my head to crack numerous codes. This one felt like riding a bike!” she wrote.
Carpenter also revealed that she drew inspiration from iconic musicians like Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, and Donna Summer while working on the album. Though she doesn’t plan to rush future projects, she believes in releasing music when the timing feels right. With Man’s Best Friend, she hopes to deliver another collection of songs that resonate with her audience just as deeply as her previous work.
As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly waiting to see what surprises Carpenter has in store. Whether it’s the bold album cover, the empowering lyrics, or the infectious melodies, one thing is certain—Sabrina Carpenter is ready to make summer 2025 unforgettable with Man’s Best Friend.
The singer’s ability to connect with listeners through her music has always been one of her biggest strengths. From her early Disney days to her current status as a Grammy-winning artist, Carpenter has continuously evolved while staying true to her artistic vision. With Man’s Best Friend, she seems poised to deliver yet another standout project that will keep her at the forefront of pop music.
For now, fans can enjoy Manchild on repeat while counting down the days until August 29. If the single is any indication, the full album is bound to be packed with the same charm, wit, and irresistible energy that Carpenter is known for. Summer 2025 is shaping up to be another Sabrina summer, and her fans couldn’t be more excited.
