Sabrina Carpenter Expressed Uncertainty About Audience Reception of “Espresso”

Sabrina Carpenter’s New Single

Sabrina Carpenter talked about her hit single for 2024, “Espresso”, sharing that when it was released, she felt she had “literally no idea” whether the audience would embrace it.

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Collaboration with Dunkin Donuts

Just yesterday (December 30), Carpenter introduced a partnership with Dunkin Donuts by launching a new specialty coffee, Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso. This release reflects a successful year for Carpenter, particularly with her single “Short n’ Sweet”.

However, Carpenter’s unexpected success was a surprise to her, as she revealed in a recent interview with Hollywood Reporter.

“I remember deciding to release this song at the beginning of the summer and contemplating how espresso and coffee felt more like a fall beverage,” she noted.

“I didn’t really know if it was going to work, but I truly believed in the vibe and sound of the song, along with the confidence it exuded.”

She added, “So I literally had no idea that anyone would like it, but I enjoyed it, and that was what mattered to me at that moment—something I strive to remember consistently.”

“Espresso” was released back in April, preceding “Short n’ Sweet” in August. It topped the UK Singles Chart and received Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

Upcoming Tours and Performances

In addition, Carpenter recently made her debut on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, and her song “Bed Chem” was featured in NME‘s list of the 50 best songs of 2024.

Carpenter is set to take her “Short N’ Sweet” tour to the UK next year, which will include a major headline performance at BST Hyde Park in the summer. Click here for tickets.

In 2025, she will also headline Primavera Sound alongside Charli XCX and Chappell Roane, and she is gearing up for her UK and European tour legs next year, featuring special guest and cover star Rachel Chinuriri from NME.

The tour kicks off at the 3Arena in Dublin on March 3, featuring additional shows in Birmingham, London, and Manchester—check all dates below and secure your tickets. Get your tickets here.