Artist Profile: Anna Schwab's 'sadie' Project Blends Bedroom-Pop and Hyperpop
By
Danielle Chelosky
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Summary
Profile of New York-born artist Anna Schwab, who performs under the moniker sadie. Her debut single "4am" (2022) established a bedroom-pop sound with electronic influences, leading to the Nowhere EP (2022) and Tides EP (2023), which blend emotional vulnerability with energetic beats and hyperpop elements.
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It feels casual and cosmic at the same time, and the combination is addictive.
The sadie project has since leaned into the electronic side, leading to hyperpop allegations.
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