Alt-pop sensation Charlotte Sands has officially ushered in her most self-assured era with the announcement of her sophomore album Satellite, which arrives on March 6, 2026.
Fueled by a fiery genre-blurring sound, magnetic presence and signature bright blue hair, Sands has spent this year taking her career to new heights with non-stop touring and electrifying new releases. She first invited listeners into this exciting new chapter in May with the “HUSH,” followed by “neckdeep” and “Afterlife” soon after.
Sands’ unique ability to combine her daring attitude with vulnerability has helped carve out her striking identity in the alt-pop sphere since her 2018 debut. Her latest single, “one eye open,” is no exception, showcasing Sands at her best with an alluring emotional intensity. The haunting, razor sharp track encapsulates the act of reclaiming your self worth after suffering in a toxic and controlling relationship.
Sands offers a reminder that love shouldn’t feel like survival and there’s power in putting yourself first. The lyrics portray this powerful sentiment through an eerily intense lens that explores the fight to regain your sense of self after feeling lost in chaos disguised as care.
There’s a bone-chilling vigor in her voice as the chorus opens and she urgently sings,
“I sleep with one eye open / I hear you heavy breathing through the door / You dream of my devotion / It kills you I don’t need it anymore”
The theme of taking back your power courses through the veins of Satellite. Sands pushes her defining alt-pop soundscape even further on the project, ultimately crafting a record that is as authentic and personal as it gets. She shares,
“’Satellite’ was born from a search for meaning, identity, and self worth. It’s a collection of moments from the last two years of my life—the highs and lows, the joy and the grief. It’s about drifting, discovering, questioning your purpose, and learning to trust the quiet pull that brings you back to yourself.”
Satellite is available for pre-order/pre-save here.
Satellite Tracklist:
1. Satellite
2. one eye open
3. HUSH
4. half alive
5. Afterlife
6. back to you
7. neckdeep
8. water me down
9. None of My Business
10. Sunday
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