Sad13
Bright, hyper-detailed pop that hides sharp poetic teeth. Layered synths and angular guitars for people who like their catchy melodies with a side of intellect.
Bright, hyper-detailed pop that hides sharp poetic teeth. Layered synths and angular guitars for people who like their catchy melodies with a side of intellect.
Sad13 is the solo moniker of Sadie Dupuis, best known as the frontwoman of the indie rock outfit Speedy Ortiz. Launched in 2016 with the album 'Slugger', the project represents a pivot from the grunge-inflected rock of her primary band toward a more synth-forward, maximalist pop aesthetic.
Dupuis, a published poet and MFA graduate, brings a high degree of literary sophistication to her songwriting, often tackling themes of consent, digital identity, and interpersonal ethics. Her 2020 follow-up, 'Haunted Painting', was recorded in several high-end studios across the US and features a revolving door of female and non-binary collaborators, emphasizing her commitment to inclusive production environments. Critically, Sad13 is lauded for bridging the gap between the 'bedroom pop' ethos and professional art-pop, with Rolling Stone recognizing her technical guitar prowess. Her sound is a nexus of 90s alt-rock sensibilities and 2010s glitchy electronica, positioning her as a peer to artists like Soccer Mommy and Beach Bunny while maintaining a more overtly intellectual and experimental edge.
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