She was raised on Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch, and Bonnie Raitt, only to discover P!nk, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, and Avril Lavigne in her formative middle school years.

This blend of acoustic storytelling and powerful pop-rock performances inspired her to write music that married introspective lyrics and dynamic live energy.

In the years leading up to her debut album can we start over?, Sands has been prolific – constantly releasing music, charting at Top 40 radio for over 15 weeks, nominations for Breakthrough Artist at A2IM’s Libera Awards, taking home an award at London’s Heavy Music Awards, touring with legendary acts like My Chemical Romance, YUNGBLUD, and The Maine, and preparing for an international arena tour with 5 Seconds of Summer – all while remaining fiercely independent. She loves the freedom that being a fully independent artist grants you, making music on her own terms and releasing each song into the world when it feels right. Her debut album is the culmination of a lifelong dream, a project she waited to undertake until it aligned perfectly with her artistic vision.