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South Sudanese/Australian artist LUATÈ. is an emerging alt-pop singer/songwriter based in Brisbane. A modern-day Tracey Chapman, LUATÈ. generates deeply emotive works, penning lyrics laden with imagery. This artist describes her work as being “at its marrow, an acute and urgent pursuit of honesty.” LUATÈ. has played sold-out shows at the Black Bear Lodge and It’s Still A Secret. She has been a returning performer at the Brisbane Festival and BLEACH* Festival. As well as playing these venerated stages LUATÈ. has also participated in Brisbane City Council’s QUBE Effect competition (2021) where she was the recipient of the “Innovation Award” sponsored by Dew Process. Over the years she’s written for and with many peers including Gold Coast Music Award recipient DENNIS. Among the many songs the two have co-written is, Trap Door, a single that was shortlisted as a finalist for the 2020 Gold Coast Music Awards’, ‘Song of the Year’. This indie release has since racked up an astounding, over 2