Alt-pop renegade Charlotte Sands is turning up the volume and the emotion with her brand new single, “neckdeep,” a ferocious sonic blast that collides hyperpop chaos with alt-rock swagger. Dropping today amid her ongoing run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, the track marks another daring step into the next evolution of Sands’ ever-shifting artistry.
A Searing Anthem of Desperation and Defiance
Coming hot on the heels of June’s high-octane single “HUSH,” the arrival of “neckdeep” signals that Charlotte is in full throttle, creatively and emotionally. From the first distorted riff to the last cathartic chorus, “neckdeep” is an anthem born from frustration and fractured connection.
“‘neckdeep’ is a song about the realization you’re no longer a priority in your relationship and the desperation that comes with wanting to be seen,” Charlotte explains. “It captures the chaos that comes with being pushed past your breaking points and constantly existing on the edge of helplessness and revenge.”
That emotional volatility is baked into every second of the track, which fuses bratty hyperpop glitch with brooding alt-rock textures. It’s a sonic scream into the void, gritty, catchy, vulnerable, and vicious all at once. Perfect for blasting from the car stereo during a night drive or singing (screaming) into your mirror, it’s the quintessential soundtrack for a brat rock summer.
From Indie Darling to Global Phenomenon
Since her 2018 debut, Charlotte Sands has carved out a singular path through the alt-pop world, unapologetically loud, proudly independent, and endlessly authentic. Her fearless fusion of genres and raw, confessional songwriting have made her a beacon for fans seeking both intensity and relatability.
Her critically acclaimed 2024 album can we start over? earned her Best Breakthrough Album at the Heavy Music Awards and powered a sold-out international headline tour. Along the way, she’s racked up over 300 million global streams, held a spot on the U.S. Top 40 for 15 weeks, and shared stages with titans like My Chemical Romance, 5 Seconds of Summer, and YUNGBLUD, all without a major label backing her.
The DIY Pop Star Redefining Cool
With her electric blue hair, Y2K glam-rock aesthetic, and commanding stage presence, Charlotte Sands is as much a visual icon as she is a musical one. But beneath the glitter and grit is a fiercely hands-on creative. She designs her own merch and jewelry, styles her own looks, and creative-directs every visual, proving that her artistry extends far beyond the studio or the stage.
Catch Charlotte Live on Tour
As “neckdeep” sets playlists ablaze, fans can catch Charlotte live throughout August on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, with a major appearance set for Vans Warped Tour this fall in Orlando.
Remaining 2025 Tour Dates:
August 1 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
August 2 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
August 3 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
August 5 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
August 8 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
August 9 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
August 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
November 15-16 – Orlando, FL @ Vans Warped Tour
