Sabrina Carpenter Releases New Single 'Manchild' with US-Themed Video

Sabrina Carpenter has released her 2025 single "Manchild," a ’70s-inspired, upbeat pop track that critiques inept men with witty, unapologetic lyrics. Co-written with Amy Allen and produced by Jack Antonoff, the song captures a feel-good, summery vibe and has been described by Carpenter as the "embodiment of a loving eye roll" reflecting the confusing and fun young adult years. The music video, directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia, features Carpenter hitchhiking across the US and engaging in quirky activities like square-dancing and open firing on the highway, complementing the song’s themes. Fans have praised the track as a strong contender for Song of the Summer, with Carpenter’s recent social media teasers showcasing her new look with natural curly bangs and a summer-ready style. The single follows her successful 2024 album "Short n' Sweet," which Carpenter supported with a major arena tour across North America and Europe. "Manchild" continues Carpenter’s trend of catchy, empowering songs that put the opposite sex in its place with humor and sass.