”I’m here to stay” sings Charlotte Sands on the title track of Satellite, her sophomore effort released today via her own imprint of CS Records. Charlotte Sands expands upon the world she created on her equally-thrilling debut, Can We Start Over?, and leans into a synth-heavy sound similar to artists like PVRIS and Metric with great results. The LP is filled with club-ready anthems of self-empowerment that accentuate the sound Charlotte Sands has crafted since she first stormed onto the scene five years ago. You’d be hard-pressed to find a harder working artist than what is presented here, and Satellite proves that her statement of “I’m here to stay” should be taken seriously.

The set opens with the vibrant title track that finds Charlotte Sands singing vulnerably over a synth-laden beat and it slow-builds to a picturesque chorus of, “And I’m scared of heights / But I won’t come down / I’m lost in your orbit / But I don’t want out / I’m yours in the day / And the dead of night / I wanna be your satellite.” The song is about finding that person who makes you want to spend all of your days and nights with, and completes your outlook on life. “One Eye Open” follows the great start to the LP with a haunting song about trust issues that laments in the pre-chorus of, “Let’s pretend / We don’t know how this ends / We could leave it for dead / But you’re so persistent.” Her command for tracks like this only further solidifies the star power that comes through the speakers in Charlotte Sands’ delivery.

It’s a little hard to believe that Can We Start Over? is the debut album by Charlotte Sands. Why? For a myriad of reasons. Charlotte Sands has been on the tip of the tongue for several marquee artists like The Maine, Taking Back Sunday, and Sleeping With Sirens for lending her vocals in guest spots on their singles. Additionally, Sands has been self-releasing music since 2018, and with her electric charged debut finally arriving this year, this blue-haired warrior shows little signs of slowing down anytime soon. Coming off of the success of her last EP, called Good Now, Sands is poised for sustainable success by adding ten bulletproof songs on Can We Start Over? to her repertoire.

Sands shared, “The inspiration behind the title can we start over? came while writing a song for the album about the idea of restarting a relationship, and the idea of beginning again or reintroducing yourself to someone. I’ve changed so much over the last few years personally and in my career and I love the concept of starting over as who I am now with the information and knowledge I’ve gained. It’s not about forgetting the past or regretting our choices but more so letting go of the previous version of ourselves and meeting each other where we are at this moment in the phases that we’re currently in. I think this album for me represents exactly that, standing firmly where I am as the person I am today.” By putting her strongest and best foot forward, Charlotte Sands is taking full advantage of her moment.