Music opinion: The feminist question of Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter has quickly become a name few would fail to recognise.
Known for her playful innuendos and witty humour, her songs have gripped the Western world since the 2024 release of “Espresso”.
However, provocative language and chosen aesthetics have resulted in strong public opinion on the feminist position of the star.
With our celebrities continuing to shape wider society, the debate is an undeniably important one.
Yet while much of that debate centres on whether Carpenter's brand of femininity is empowering or regressive, her tendency to provoke political discussion without substantially contributing to it leaves the conversation frustratingly unresolved, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Slater.
Music analysis: The death of the music video - or its reinvention?
From Michael Jackson’s Thriller to Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance, music videos were once a major cultural event, writes Music News Blitz’s Jessica Spilsbury.
Fans would tune in to television premieres, while artists invested millions into elaborate productions designed to become talking points around the world.
Today, many songs find success through 15-second clips on TikTok before audiences ever watch a full music video.
At a time when music competes for attention alongside streaming services, social media feeds and endless digital content, the role of the traditional music video appears to be changing.
As social media increasingly shapes how music is discovered and shared, a new question has emerged: are music videos disappearing, or are they simply evolving for a new generation?
Music analysis: Has social media created a new type of pop star?
Artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Beer, Addison Rae and Chappell Roan have become some of the most recognisable names in modern pop music.
Unlike previous generations, many now build large audiences online before reaching mainstream success.
While talent remains essential, platforms such as TikTok have transformed how artists are discovered, promoted and discussed.
This has sparked debate about whether social media has created an entirely new type of pop star, writes Music News Blitz’s Jessica Spilsbury.
Music analysis: Why older music is making a comeback
A key element of music is that it can be used to determine different eras.
From the swinging 60s to the Noughties, music, alongside fashion, was pivotal to each decade, writes Music News Blitz’s Emma Corrigan.
But what symbolic music and fashion choices were pivotal to the 2020s?
Music opinion: Have phones killed the concert experience - and should they be banned?
In the digital era, with social media at the height of our connections, the desire to capture every moment is at the tip of our fingers.
But what for? Proof to everyone else that we’re having a good time?
This problematic issue has been particularly prevalent across TikTok, writes Music News Blitz’s Emma Corrigan.
Music news: Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna’s ‘Bring Your Love’ success - and what’s to come in the future
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna joined forces and dropped a new track ‘Bring Your Love’ which was released on April 30.
The track is a single that was released ahead of Madonna’s upcoming album ‘CONFESSIONS II’, dropping in the summer on July 3 2026.
Here, Music News Blitz’s Amelie Da Costa gives a breakdown of the new track and their weekend two performance at Coachella.
Music opinion: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber at Coachella 2026 highlight different expectations in pop headlining
As Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber took the Coachella 2026 stage as headliners, the stark difference in expectations surrounding their performances became impossible to ignore.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz unpacks this contrast.
The TikTokification of modern pop: Could our dying attention spans be affecting the songwriting process?
Shooting into a realm of mind-blowing popularity in the 2020 pandemic, the short-form video app TikTok has had a phenomenal impact on the music industry from the ground up.
Popularising bite-sized content, trending audios of around 15-20 seconds have become an inseparable companion to visual media.
Creating a need for speed with its promise of fresh content just one swipe below, these songs must grab the attention of avid scrollers in approximately two seconds, or risk being swiped away into oblivion.
Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater explores...
Sabrina Carpenter’s Grand Ole Opry debut: When pop meets country tradition
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming Opry debut sparks questions about genre boundaries, cultural authenticity, and the evolution of Nashville’s most hallowed stage.
Music News Blitz writer Lindokuhle Mlombo explains more.
From Marshmello, Travis Scott, and Sabrina Carpenter on Fortnite, to Lady Gaga and Lil Nas X on Roblox: How music artists are teaming up with gaming platforms
The worlds of music and gaming have always brushed shoulders - think epic soundtracks and rhythm games - but lately they have collided into full-blown collaborations.
From Fortnite’s blockbuster concerts to Roblox’s fashion-driven festivals, artists are stepping inside virtual worlds not just to perform, but to expand their brands, reach new fans, and reimagine what a concert or album launch can look like.
Essentially, music is no longer the background noise in gaming. It’s a main character.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves deeper into this music x gaming phenomenon.
‘Man’s Best Friend’ is here: Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album has finally been released!
Friday, August 29 2025 saw the release of pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter’s newest studio album Man’s Best Friend.
The single “Manchild” from the album was released prematurely on June 5, a hilarious skit-like song degrading the intelligence of men and getting us very excited for the rest of the songs to be out.
Music News Blitz writer and extreme Sabrina Carpenter fan Evie Scroggie has been nonstop listening to the album since its release and discusses her four favourites.
Sabrina Carpenter reveals more on next album ‘Man's Best Friend’: What to expect
Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter is not slowing down anytime soon.
After dominating the charts with her viral hits in Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina just dropped the news fans have been waiting for: her next project, Man’s Best Friend, which is coming sooner than anyone expected on the confirmed August 29, 2025, release date.
Music News Blitz writer Anna Ferraz delves deeper into the news.
Sabrina Carpenter celebrates back-to-back sold-out shows at BST Hyde Park
Sabrina Carpenter has reached another milestone in her fast-rising career after performing two back-to-back sold-out shows at London’s BST Hyde Park.
The pop star headlined on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, drawing in a combined crowd of more than 130,000 fans over the two nights.