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Life 1
Studio album by
Quadeca
ReleasedOctober 1, 2026
LabelX8
ProducerQuadeca
Quadeca chronology
Vanisher, Horizon Scraper
(2025)		 Life 1
(2026)
Singles from Life 1
  1. "Dark Magic"
    Released: May 27, 2026
  2. "Baby Steps"
    Released: June 23, 2026
  3. "Hell of a Time"
    Released: July 22, 2026
  4. "Life 1 (Where Did the Time Go)"
    Released: September 21, 2026

Life 1 is the upcoming fifth studio album by the American musician Quadeca. It is set to release on October 1, 2026, via his own record label, X8 Music. It is to serve as the follow-up to Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (2025). In promotion of Life 1, Quadeca released four singles – "Dark Magic", "Baby Steps", "Hell of a time," "Life 1 (Where Did the Time Go)" – and announced a North American tour, which is set to take place in October and November 2026.

Background

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On July 25, 2025, Quadeca released his studio album Vanisher, Horizon Scraper to critical acclaim,[1][2][3][4] and served as his first released through his own label, X8 Music, after leaving DeadAir Records.[5] A concept album based on a sailor who goes on a voyage,[1] a film that serves as a visual compliment to the album was also released.[6][7] Quadeca went on a North American tour in support of the album in October and November.[8]

Composition

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Tracks

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"Dark Magic" begins with "distorted breathing and abrasive guitar drones" before evolving into the use of "warm" electric piano chords, built around "tonal whiplash and absurdist tension."[9] "Baby Steps" is a fusion of hip-hop, indie rock, and folk music,[10] with Quadeca singing on an acoustic track.[11] The third single, "Hell of a time," is primarily a dance track, centering around the use of artificial sounding drum presets, and ending with an orchestral swell.[12] The fourth single, "Life 1 (Where Did the Time Go)", combines elements of jazz, synths, and "flamenco-style" guitar.[13]

Promotion and release

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On May 27, 2026, Quadeca released the album's lead single "Dark Magic"[14] with an accompanied music video, with direction and editing from Quadeca and Brendon Burton.[15] The music video first uses surreal humour and unsettling imagery before transforming into a "strange rural road movie", where Quadeca travels through South Carolina in a wooden house mounted to a pickup truck.[9] On June 23, he released its second single "Baby Steps"[16] with an accompanied music video.[10] The music video follows two separate storylines: one following a growing family, and another following Quadeca as a delinquent.[17]

On July 22, 2026, Quadeca released the album's third single "Hell of a Time" with an accompanied music video.[18] The same day of its release, he announced a North American tour of the album, which was revealed to be titled Life 1.[18] On July 25 and August 1, Quadeca performed at the Fuji Rock and Lollapalooza festivals, respectively.[18] The 22-date[19] North American tour in support of Life 1 is set to begin on October 10, in Mesa and conclude on November 10, in Los Angeles.[20]

On September 21, 2026, Quadeca released the album's fourth single "Life 1 (Where Did the Time Go)"[19] with an accompanied music video.[13] The end of the music video revealed the album's release date as October 1, 2026, which was further confirmed through social media.[21] It is currently set to be released by X8 Music.[13]

References

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  1. 1 2 Leake, Desmond (August 4, 2025). "Quadeca's Vanisher, Horizon Scraper Is a Turbulent, Uneven Epic". Paste. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Press-Reynolds, Kieran (August 13, 2025). "Quadeca: Vanisher, Horizon Scraper". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ Saxena, Arman (August 26, 2025). "Review: Quadeca rises from the sea fully-formed on Vanisher, Horizon Scraper". The Rice Thresher. Archived from the original on September 7, 2025. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ Zivkovic, Ljubinko (September 12, 2025). "Spill Album Review: Quadeca – Vanisher, Horizon Scraper". Spill. Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ Almanza, Juan P. (October 30, 2025). "'It's All or Nothing With This Art,' A Conversation With Quadeca". The Hoya. Archived from the original on October 30, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ "REVIEW: Quadeca feels sublime with Vanisher, Horizon Scraper film". The Needle Drop. July 24, 2025. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ Quadeca (July 24, 2025). Quadeca - Vanisher, Horizon Scraper (Full Album Movie). Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026 – via YouTube.
  8. ↑ "QUADECA on X: Vanisher, Horizon Scraper Tour. Fall 2025". X. April 22, 2025. Retrieved June 12, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. 1 2 "Quadeca Leans Into Surrealism on New Single 'Dark Magic'". Fault Magazine. May 28, 2025. Archived from the original on August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Cole, Alexander (June 24, 2026). "'Baby Steps' - Song by Quadeca". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  11. ↑ Murray, Robin (June 24, 2026). "Quadeca's 'Baby Steps' Represents A Confident Step Forwards". Clash. Archived from the original on August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ Quadeca - Hell of a time, retrieved September 21, 2026
  13. 1 2 3 Sandiford, Kayla (September 22, 2026). "Quadeca announces new album, Life 1". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 23, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ↑ Quadeca - Dark Magic, Tidal, May 27, 2026, archived from the original on August 11, 2026, retrieved August 11, 2026
  15. ↑ Murray, Robin (May 28, 2026). "Quadeca Drops New Single 'Dark Magic'". Clash. Archived from the original on August 10, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ Quadeca - Baby Steps, Tidal, June 23, 2026, archived from the original on August 11, 2026, retrieved August 11, 2026
  17. ↑ Daniels, Maisie (June 23, 2026). "INSIDE QUADECA'S BABY STEPS: WHERE FATE AND FREE WILL COLLIDE". fword. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
  18. 1 2 3 Ragusa, Paolo (July 22, 2026). "Quadeca Announces 2026 North American Tour, Shares 'Hell of a Time'". Consequence. Archived from the original on July 30, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  19. 1 2 Murray, Robin (September 22, 2026). "Quadeca Announces New Album 'Life 1'". Clash. Retrieved September 23, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ↑ Lapierre, Megan (July 22, 2026). "Quadeca Plots North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 10, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ↑ Lasky, Benjamin [@Quadeca] (September 21, 2026). "LIFE 1 INTRO (WHERE DID THE TIME GO) ALBUM 10/01" (Tweet). Retrieved September 21, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
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