Charlotte Sands brought her Satellite North American Tour to Chicago’s Lincoln Hall on September 17, delivering a high-energy set that showed exactly why she continues to stand out in the alternative-pop scene. Charlotte Sands wasted little time getting the room moving, opening with “Satellite” before tearing through tracks like “Bad Day,” “pity,” “Back to You,” “use me,” and “dead body.” Her blend of pop hooks, distorted guitars, and pop-punk attitude translated effortlessly to the Lincoln Hall stage, constantly moving, jumping across the stage, and leaning into a crowd that seemed ready to match her energy from the opening song.
The night pulled heavily from both Satellite and can we start over?, balancing newer songs like “Afterlife,” “neckdeep,” and “Sunday” with fan favorites including “blindspot,” “Alright,” and “spite.” The set also gave Sands room to slow things down before building the energy right back up, eventually reaching the unreleased “Go” and a closing stretch featuring “Hush” and “Dress.” More than anything, the Chicago performance showcased how naturally Sands commands a smaller room: the songs feel bigger and heavier live, while the closeness between artist and audience makes the emotional moments hit harder. By the end of the night, Lincoln Hall felt less like another stop on the tour and more like a room completely wrapped up in Charlotte Sands’ world.
Connor Hannan is a Chicago-based photographer, designer, and Founder and Editor-in-Chief of UPROAR MEDIA. With more than 14 years of experience in visual design and nearly a decade in photography, he has covered major artists, venues, and festivals across the music industry. Combining his background in visual storytelling with a passion for live music, Connor founded UPROAR Media to spotlight both established and emerging artists while capturing the energy and culture surrounding them.
