Carly Rae Jepsen, the Canadian pop singer best known for her hit "Call Me Maybe," is preparing to release her new album, Day and Night, which delves into themes of marriage and motherhood. This is her first full-length album in 14 years and was created during her marriage to musician and producer Cole MGN. The couple married at Manhattan’s Hotel Chelsea, a venue Jepsen described as feeling "big" despite the small number of guests. The album marks a personal and artistic milestone, reflecting her life experiences in recent years. Jepsen, now 40, has released six studio albums since "Call Me Maybe," which became the best-selling global single of 2012. Her 2015 album Emotion received critical acclaim, and she has since released several B-side projects, including Emotion: Side B (2016), Dedicated Side B (2020), and The Loveliest Time (2023). Day and Night is described by Jepsen as a cohesive project influenced by a range of musical styles, including the soulful vocals of Minnie Riperton, the jazz stylings of Blossom Dearie, and the electronic beats of house music producer Bullion. She also cited the Abba Voyage hologram concert as an inspiration. Jepsen recently became a mother in March, a role she hadn't always anticipated. Before her music career took off, she worked in a coffee shop in Vancouver and often pondered the idea of motherhood. However, she had long focused on her music and marriage. Now, she feels more at peace with the aspects of life she can't control and views motherhood as both vulnerable and deeply rewarding. In addition to her music, Jepsen is working on a Broadway adaptation of the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You, which is based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The musical is set to open in August and is being developed with Lena Dunham, Ethan Gruska, and Jessica Huang. Jepsen expressed excitement about the project, noting that writing for different characters requires a strong emotional connection to the material. She had long wanted to collaborate with Dunham, whom she met through mutual friend and collaborator Jack Antonoff. Jepsen has also spoken about the evolving music industry, particularly the impact of streaming and social media. She has chosen to focus on a dedicated, smaller fan base rather than trying to appeal to the masses. Her approach to music emphasizes artistic exploration, experimentation, and the freedom to create without constraints.