I think in the moment they were still in shock about what they were hearing, Carpenter tellsVogue.
Its a beautiful thing.
There were so many things to do with the albumeverybody had kiss tattoos on their shoulders.
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For them to enjoy the music has been really beautiful, and Im so grateful.
Are you looking at them?
But that [Spotify] event was honestly a little dance party, which was really exciting.
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Now a lot of them are probably like, Its changed since the first time I heard it!
which is always really interesting for me.
One interesting thing about music now is that the fans are more in control than ever before.
Is there anything fans have gravitated toward that surprised you?
Sometimes, in my mind, I think maybe a song is too long.
It wasnt supposed to just be a summer album; its something that feels happy yet emotional.
Speaking of, Espresso is widely regarded as the song of the summer.
How does something like that feel to you?
The competition is stiff this year.
Its just been exciting to watch.
Were at a really exciting moment in music right now, with so many female artists popping off.
What has it been like to be a part of that?
The jokes land a bit better.
It really is just divine timing, and I feel that with everything.
This conversation has been edited and condensed.
