A New Chapter: “1331” Announcement
Sadie Dupuis—the indie auteur known on stage as Sad13—has unveiled three brand‑new songs and confirmed the release of her forthcoming mixtape, “1331.” The 13‑track project is slated to arrive on July 10, 2026 through Exploding In Sound Records. Critics from The New Yorker, Billboard, and New York Magazine’s Vulture have already lauded Dupuis’s previous work, and the upcoming record promises to deepen the narrative of personal evolution that has defined her career.
Palindromic Themes and Personal Evolution
In a brief statement, Dupuis explained the title’s significance: “‘1331’ stands for palindromes, mirrors, and a warped sense of balance. It’s a mash‑up of two ages in the lyrics. The first, echoing my alias ‘sad thirteen,’ captures teenage moodiness, while thirty‑one marks the onset of young adulthood, a period that brought me more radical clarity.” The conceptual framework weaves together introspective verses with a playful sense of symmetry, inviting listeners to reflect on their own cycles of growth.
Songwriting Process: Short, Intense, and Reflective
Each track on “1331” runs under one minute, a format Dupuis describes as an obsession with brevity. “I gravitate toward jingles, interludes, anything truncated that rewards repeated listens,” she says. The mixtape was written in spring 2024 during what Dupuis calls a “mini nervous breakdown,” a time when she turned to daily songwriting sessions—each piece limited to roughly a minute—to process emotions more directly. The intense, bite‑sized nature of the songs draws inspiration from artists like Tierra Whack and her former tour mate Mitski.
A pivotal moment in the creative journey was a bicycle accident in June 2024 that shattered Dupuis’s elbow, halting progress for nearly a year. “My body didn’t have the juice,” she recalls. “But tracking in little bursts over more time gave me broader influences.” The extended timeline allowed her to incorporate a wider array of sounds, from whistle‑like vocals to operatic runs that span three octaves. Dupuis performed every instrument—electric, baritone, and acoustic guitars, bass, piano, synths, organ, percussion, drum programming, and field recordings—showcasing her multifaceted talent as both performer and recording engineer.
Preview Tracks and Tracklist
Three songs are now available for a glimpse of the full project:
- “I Am Now Completely Invisible”
- “Art Institute”
- “Watermelon Manicure”
The complete “1331” tracklist reads:
- I Am Now Completely Invisible
- Art Institute
- Watermelon Manicure
- Six Ways
- Pretty Little Lifers
- People’s Loser
- Locust Releaser
- Friend of the P
- Sorry for Your Entertainment
- Kissing
- Mean, Vindictive, Arrogant
- Hopeful but Not Optimistic
- Third Rodeo
Each title hints at a micro‑story within the larger narrative, blending whimsical fun with noisy textures that are distinctly Sad13.
Road to Release: Tour Dates and Live Shows
To celebrate the launch, Dupuis will hit the East Coast this summer, delivering live renditions of the new material. The tour dates are as follows:
- 7/9/2026 – Brooklyn, NY – Union Pool (with New Idea Society, Russian Baths)
- 7/10/2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s (with Hurry, Dina Hashem)
- 7/11/2026 – Malden, MA – FACES (with New Idea Society, Real Beaut)
- 7/17/2026 – Virtual – Blue Stoop – Verse Chorus Voice (a lyric & songwriting masterclass)
- 7/24/2026 – Somerville, MA – NICE (with Krill, Downtown Boys, Dari Bay, Mal Devisa)
Fans can experience the mixtape’s short, punchy tracks in an intimate live setting, reinforcing Dupuis’s commitment to direct audience connection.
Legacy and Activism
Beyond music, Sadie Dupuis has maintained a robust public presence. She performed at the Save the Senate Festival in 2020 and joined over 180 artists in a Spotify petition urging the platform to “make a public commitment to never use, license, sell, or monetize the recommendation technology.” With more than two decades in the industry, Rolling Stone recently honored Dupuis among the Greatest Guitarists of All Time, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is showcasing her iconic guitar. Her collaborations include work with Lizzo on the 2016 glitter‑pop debut “Slugger” and the album “Haunted Painting” with Sarah Tudzin and Maryam Qudus.
Dupuis’s latest project, “1331,” encapsulates a balance of whimsical fun and noisy experimentation—a fitting continuation for an artist who continually redefines her sound while staying true to her personal journey.
