Sabrina Carpenter Breaks the Internet with Surprise Album Drop – Tracklist, Themes & How to Stream Now

Pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter has confirmed that her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” will arrive on August 29, 2025, almost exactly one year after her multi-platinum smash “Short n’ Sweet.” The singer made the announcement during a surprise Instagram Live, unveiling cheeky cover art and sending fan communities into overdrive. Release date & formats Carpenter’s team says “Man’s Best Friend” will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette and all major streaming platforms, with pre-saves already live on Spotify and Apple Music. Collectible variants and a deluxe box set—complete with an exclusive photo zine—are teased on her official store. “Manchild” leads the rollout The project’s first single, “Manchild,” dropped last week and instantly shot to No. 1 on both the Spotify U.S. and Global Top 50 charts. Co-written with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the glossy pop anthem arrives with a cinematic video directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia, racking up eight million YouTube views in 24 hours. What to expect from the tracklist • Jack Antonoff is credited on multiple songs, hinting at the retro-disco flair that powered Carpenter’s viral hit “Espresso.” • Rumored collaborations include country icon Dolly Parton and Latin pop star Becky G, though neither feature has been officially confirmed. • Early industry insiders describe the album as “bigger, bolder and a little vicious”—the next evolution of Carpenter’s candy-coated pop with razor-sharp lyrics. Tour extension Carpenter will extend her sold-out “Short n’ Sweet” arena trek with a second North American leg kicking off October 23 in Pittsburgh and wrapping November 23 in Los Angeles. Five nights at Madison Square Garden and six at Crypto.com Arena have already sold out, but verified-fan waitlists are open. Streaming milestones • “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste” from “Short n’ Sweet” have each surpassed one billion Spotify streams, earning Carpenter three new plaques for the platform’s coveted Billions Club. • “Short n’ Sweet” has sold over 10 million album equivalents worldwide, cementing Carpenter’s status as a global pop force and securing six first-time Grammy nominations, including wins for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance. How to pre-order Fans can pre-save “Man’s Best Friend” on Spotify or Apple Music and pre-order physical editions via SabrinaCarpenter.com. Limited-edition merch bundles typically sell out within hours, so early action is recommended. Bottom line With a chart-topping lead single, record-breaking tour stops and Grammy momentum at her back, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” is poised to dominate late-summer playlists and headline conversations across social media. Set your reminders for August 29—pop’s busiest barista is about to serve another shot of instant-classic hits.