Sabrina Carpenter Announces New Single

Sabrina Carpenter Credit to US Billboard

Pop artist Sabrina Carpenter has announced her upcoming single titled "Manchild," generating excitement among fans worldwide. 

Manchild Sabrina Carpenter Teaser

🎵 Release Details

• Title: Manchild

• Release Date & Time: June 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET 

• Label: Island Records 

• Format: Digital and limited-edition clear 7″ vinyl with a B-side titled “Inside of Your Head When You’ve Just Won an Argument with a Man” 

• Producer: Multi-Grammy winner Jack Antonoff 

📣 Teasers & Promotion

• Teaser Trailer: Earlier this week, Carpenter dropped a retro-style teaser video showing her hitchhiking in the desert wearing daisies‐dukes and quipping “Oh boy” at the end 

• Billboards Campaign: Mysterious billboards started appearing in the U.S. with striking lines like “Hey men!”, “Amen,” and “I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them” — fueling intrigue 

• Instagram Drop: On June 3, Sabrina officially confirmed the title and shared the striking cover art from the trailer alongside the caption:

  
  

"This one's about you!!

“Manchild” is out this Thursday 6/5 8 pm EST ♥️

special 7” vinyl available now.

🔎 Themes & Fan Theories

• Lyrical Context: The term “manchild” typically refers to immature behavior in men. The B-side title hints at an argument-winning attitude in men, reinforcing a sharp, sardonic tone 

• Speculation Around the Subject:

  • Many believe the song targets Sabrina’s ex, actor Barry Keoghan, with fans interpreting lyrics as referencing him 

  • Romance between them ended in December 2024, and Sabrina hinted: “this one’s about you!!” 

🔜 What’s Next?

• First Single from Future Album? Rumors suggest Manchild might lead into her seventh studio album, likely dropping later this year or next 

• Festival Teaser: Fans anticipate hearing it live during her Lollapalooza set next month 

🎯 What This Means

• Manchild marks Sabrina’s first new music since the deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet in February 2025, continuing her evolution under the guidance of Jack Antonoff 

• The direction seems bold, emotional, and wrapped in sassful lyricism—showcasing her growth both personally and artistically.

Sources: Times of India, US Billboard, Billboard Philippines, The Sun, los40

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