Marking her first record to reach the top in Canada, the album is a follow-up to her debut, 2024’s Hungover. Two years later, Langley exudes a strong sense of self on Dandelion that’s evident from the very first note. She moves effortlessly between stripped-back reflection and full-band release, pairing unfiltered storytelling with infectious, singalong melodies.
Listeners are tuned in, too. Langley’s Billboard Canadian Hot 100 hit “Choosin’ Texas” maintains its position at No. 1 for the third week, while “Be Her” rises 16-9, “Loving Life Again” climbs 39-29 and the title track, “Dandelion,” moves up 10 spots to No. 37.
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“This album explains who I am as an artist and as a person,” says Langley. “It reflects on what made me this way while giving a glimpse of what’s next. It’s my favorite project I’ve ever done, it’s the most ‘me’ I’ve ever put out.”
The deeply personal body of work was executive produced by Langley alongside country singer Miranda Lambert and producer Ben West. Lambert is featured on “Butterfly Season,” which arrives at No. 86 on the Canadian Hot 100.
This week, nine additional tracks from Dandelion hit the chart, including “Bottom of Your Boots” (No. 24) “We Know Us” (No. 58), “You & Me Time” (No. 62), “Broken” (No. 68), “Low Lights’’ (No. 73), “Speaking Terms” (No. 82) and “Somethin’ Simple” (No. 95). “I Gotta Quit” and “Last Call For Us” round out the ranking at No. 99 and No. 100, respectively.
The latest single from the pop singer’s chart-topping album, Man’s Best Friend, is a bubbly pop track filled with multiple innuendos — in true Carpenter fashion — when asking a date to come back to her house. Despite its less-than-three-minute runtime, it’s powered by shimmering synths and a bubbling bass that propels the song’s high energy.
“Do you want the house tour? / I could take you to the first, second, third floor,” Carpenter sings cheekily. “And I promise none of this is a metaphor / I just want you to come inside / Baby, what’s mine is now yours.” It masters Carpenter’s unique music style of fusing playful, suggestive lyrics with undeniable pop hooks. The track is elevated by a fun music video, directed by Carpenter and actress Margaret Qualley.
Meanwhile, “When Did You Get Hot?” Carpenter’s only other charting single, drops 26-27. On the Canadian Albums chart, Man’s Best Friend rises 25-11, and its predecessor, Short n’ Sweet, climbs 28-22.
Elsewhere, Saskatchewan’s Josh Stumpf re-enters the Canadian Hot 100 at No. 83 with “Nobody Roads,” an introspective track that traces the emotional necessity of escape and solitude. B.C.-native Cameron Whitcomb’s “Kingdom of Fear” hits a new peak at No. 49, in its third week on the chart.
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Dublin-based singer and producer F3miii arrives at No. 78 with “Noble,” his first-ever entry on the chart, thanks to a surge in popularity on TikTok.
