All The Babes
Sadie Dupuis
Also known as Sad13
Biography
About Sadie Dupuis
Sadie Dupuis first recorded herself on a TASCAM Portastudio in high school, and by 2005 her song "Sixteen" briefly charted on Myspace between Dashboard Confessional and James Blunt. She formed the band Quilty in 2006, releasing the album Clover/Coriander in 2010; The Phoenix described the debut as "grungy" and "'90s-inspired." After the band split in 2012, she pursued Speedy Ortiz.
As the guitarist, lead vocalist, and lyricist for Speedy Ortiz, she wrote the band's first song, "Ka-Prow," while teaching songwriting at Buck's Rock in 2011. The band released its first EP, Cop Kicker, in 2011, and has since put out four albums. Dupuis also records solo as Sad13, with two albums, Slugger and Haunted Painting. Born in the United States on July 8, 1988, she is an American musician with a slim build. She is 38 years old.
- BirthplaceUnited States
- Instagram Followers34k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Sadie Dupuis start making music?
She began writing and recording in high school on a TASCAM Portastudio, a four-track recorder, and later got her song "Sixteen" charted on Myspace in 2005.
What is the connection between Sadie Dupuis and the band Quilty?
She formed Quilty in 2006 and released the album Clover/Coriander in 2010, which was described by The Phoenix as grungy and '90s-inspired. The band split in 2012, after which she focused on Speedy Ortiz.
How does Sadie Dupuis split her musical output?
She leads the band Speedy Ortiz as guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist, while also releasing solo albums under the name Sad13. Speedy Ortiz has four albums, and Sad13 has two.
Did you know
- Her song "Sixteen" charted on Myspace in 2005, landing between Dashboard Confessional and James Blunt.
- She wrote Speedy Ortiz's first song, "Ka-Prow," in 2011 while teaching songwriting at Buck's Rock.
- Speedy Ortiz released its debut EP, Cop Kicker, in 2011, the same year she wrote the band's first song.
- Her solo project Sad13 has released two albums, Slugger and Haunted Painting.
- She is 38 years old and has a slim build.
More American Musician profiles
Help improve this profile
Spot something wrong or missing? Fix a detail, add a link, or share a fact. Every submission is reviewed before it goes live.
Are you Sadie Dupuis?