Sabrina Carpenter Brews Up New Era with “espresso”

Sabrina Carpenter has us pouring over her caffeinated new single “espresso.”

Anything but bitter, Sabrina told Vogue, the anthem is “about seeing femininity as your super power, and embracing the confidence of being that b*tch.”

That confidence percolates through flirtatious and innuendo-rich lyrics like “My honeybee, come and get this pollen,” and “Move it up, down, left, right, oh/Switch it up like Nintendo.” The blush worthy lyrics continue as Sabrina promises to keep her lover up all night with “Say you can’t sleep, baby, I know/That’s that me, espresso.”

The single is served up alongside a mid-century modern inspired video directed by Dave Meyers. The glowing visual follows Sabrina, a fugitive, as she evades the police while tanninng, surfing, and dancing across pastel beaches. 

This vintage aesthetic also spilled over into her blue motel Coachella performance.

“espresso’s” care-free vibes give listeners a sip of Sabrina’s next era, and leaves a luxurious aftertaste that keeps us coming back for more.

Amelia Cordischi

Amelia Cordischi, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Juice Box Press, is an accomplished digital marketing professional with over a decade of experience in media and communications. Her work has been featured in notable publications, including The Boston Globe. A communications graduate of Simmons University in Boston, Amelia served as manager of Simmons College Radio (“The Shark”), where she also launched and co-hosted her radio show, The Find.

In addition to her editorial work, Amelia is an established freelance photographer, with bylines in Blended Magazine and CelebMix, capturing artists and cultural moments across the music and media landscape. Her career began at WCVB-TV’s Chronicle, the ABC affiliate in Boston, where she gained firsthand experience in broadcast journalism and storytelling.

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