Laetitia Sadier

Lætitia Sadier, born on May 6, 1968, in Vincennes, France, is a French musician known for her significant contributions to the avant-pop band Stereolab. Her early life included time in the US, and she later moved to London where she met Tim Gane, a guitarist for McCarthy. Sadier contributed vocals to McCarthy’s final albums, and following the band’s dissolution in 1990, she and Gane co-founded Stereolab. In this new venture, Sadier became the primary lyricist, composing in both English and French, which became a hallmark of the band’s sound. Stereolab gained considerable recognition, signing with Elektra in 1993, and despite a hiatus in 2009, they continue to perform sporadically.

In 1996, while Stereolab was still active, Sadier launched a side project named Monade, releasing albums such as “Socialisme ou Barbarie: The Bedroom Recordings” (2003) and “Monstre Cosmic” (2008). In 2009, she transitioned from Monade to focus on a solo career under her own name, releasing her debut solo album, “The Trip,” in 2010. This was followed by “Silencio” (2012) and “Something Shines” (2014). She eventually formed the Lætitia Sadier Source Ensemble, with whom she released “Find Me Finding You” in 2017. Her latest solo album, “Rooting for Love,” was released in February 2024 via Drag City.

Beyond her primary projects, Sadier has engaged in numerous collaborations over the years. She provided French backing vocals on Blur’s 1994 song “To the End” from their “Parklife” album and recorded a cover of “Bonnie and Clyde” with Luna in 1995. Her vocal contributions extend to acts like Mouse on Mars, Common, Atlas Sound, Tyler, the Creator, and Adrian Younge. Most recently, she featured as a guest vocalist on Pearl & The Oysters’ 2023 single “Read the Room” and released a collaborative album, “What Will You Grow Now?,” in 2023 under the name Modern Cosmology with the Brazilian band Mombojó. Sadier’s career demonstrates a consistent evolution, maintaining a distinct artistic voice while exploring various musical landscapes.