Sarah and the Safe Word is an American rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2015 by lead singer Sarah Rose and guitarist Kienan Dietrich, the band's current lineup also includes keyboardist Beth Ballinger and bassist Maddox Reksten. The band has frequently collaborated in the studio and performed live with percussionist Jeff Matthews (since 2023) and violinist Leica Wilde (since 2025). They are known for their theatrical 1920s cabaret-inspired style, eclectic blend of genres and influences, and affiliation with and advocacy for the LGBT community and other marginalized groups.
On the strength of their debut album, Strange Doings in the Night (2017), Sarah and the Safe Word were invited by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman to perform at that year's festival; they have since toured with acts including Motionless in White, The Birthday Massacre, and Dog Park Dissidents. After signing to independent label Take This To Heart Records, the band released their second album, Red Hot & Holy (2019), followed by Good Gracious! Bad People in 2020. In 2022, the band issued a remastered version of Strange Doings in the Night via Say-10 Records. In 2023, the band released their fourth album, The Book Of Broken Glass.
In 2026, the band self-released their fifth album, The Disappearing Girl.
