(a) Thank you so much! I decided to do my single 'Alone' because I feel as though its message is very relevant for the times. It can be very overwhelming to be indigenous, black, queer, an immigrant, all of these "not fitting within this narrow white bubble that 'they' deem as successful right now", so I wanted my submission to speak to all of the people outside of the status quo that's being pushed down our throats.  

(b) I did, always! Some of whom I know, like Wishqueen - so I'll be happy with whoever wins, I feel like we all deserve it!

Haha, I really need to change my Instagram handle, because it is predominantly me (i'm a solo artist), I do have Ben playing guitar for me live which I greatly appreciate!

Great question! I love all my songs haha, that's really hard... I would say "Sabrina Segment (Remix)" because I just came out with it...that or 'Best Friend's Place' because I want to raise awareness for MMIWG2S, which is the intentionality behind those two songs.

I think that a lot of the trials and traumas, as well as beautiful experiences I've had through my unique coming of age story have been subconscious. So, a lot of the time when I write music, that's the only time they peak through. I would say the lyrics are a little bit vague, which I do intentionally, because I want others to see themselves in different ways through my writing and my songs. But my experiences do shape how I see my music, but I want to be careful to not let that overshadow how others might see my music. 

I'm working on a collaboration with an artist I'm super excited about right now! I'm also working with other artists in the lesbian, black, brown and queer space for some upcoming music. I think it's important to highlight these spaces so we can be lifted up together. I don't want to name names yet because we're not finished so I don't want to jinx it, bu once I'm done you'll be the first to know lol!

Ohh, this is a really great question! I think most of my music is so subconscious that this is just what happened. I also, like so many artists now, have such a hard time sticking to a specific genre, so my sound is definitely just a reflection of my inner self. I hope that it constantly is evolving, because something I strive for is to never be stagnant, steady but always growing. 

The first time I heard 'Talk Show Host' by Radiohead I was a young kid... I don't know if I knew that I wanted to be a musician then, but I knew that I was in love with whatever was going on there (I probably shouldn't have been listening to that lol). I feel as though Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Tia Wood, Xiuhtezcatl and a lot of the indigenous musicians right now are just killing it. So I'm inspired by the paths that they're creating for the next generation, and I want to be a part of that. Just musically, I'm really into Ama Lou, Stromae, Bad Bunny and Ex Poets. 

I made this merchline for 2spirit folks, but the whole purpose is that anyone can wear it (I really want to embody gender as a spectrum) - I just did it with us in mind. I call my fanbase 'Sad Bois', so that's where that came from, but I design everything I make. It is limited edition, but if items sell well HECK YES I'LL BRING THEM BACK hahaha. You can find it all on my website, lucaaband.com BUY MY CLOTHES AND MERCH lolol. - Also, a portion of my merch profits are going towards queer Indigenous folx who need support, so I appreciate any support 🙏🏽.

Thank you! I've really enjoyed all of the native young people from different parts of Turtle Island, and the world really, who I've gotten to forge real bonds with. Some of my proudest moments would be getting into Vogue Japan with my best friend, also shooting the global Leica campaign and getting to visit Two Grey Hills and the Diné Skate Garden Project and hanging out with all of the little ones there was probably my absolute favorite thing ever!

I just played the Black Girl Art Show on March 30th at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which was a huge deal. I just had a mini-stroke, so I'm taking a break for a week or two, but I was just cleared to play by my doctors so I'm going to be back at it in a few weeks. I will be playing in NYC, LA, Ohio, NC, and Richmond in the near future!

Heck yes I would love to do more sync work. I got to score part of a short film for a young afro-indigenous creator, and I loved it. I haven't yet specifically done anything for TV , but hit me up, I'm here, I'm queer, and I'm ready to be put in gear....? I don't know hahahaha I just thought of that 😂

Honestly, they can follow me on TikTok, Instagram, and join my mailing list, stream my music on Spotify, Apple (etc.). I cannot emphasize this enough - artists cannot go to the moon and back without fans and supporters lifting them up, so any way that you can engage with me, I love you for it! And I'm working hard to get to know each and every one of you as much as I can 🫶🏾. 

Okay sure! I think everyone needs to look up and support MMIWG2S first, foremost, and always. I believe with my whole heart that black and brown women, queer, 2spirit, and trans folks need more support in all areas. Not just when we're in distress, but also when we're working twice as hard to thrive. So, please don't just solely support artists that you see, but seek them out because more likely than not, we're working really hard to be visible. And that visibility is just not reaching us. 

Please stream my latest single 'Sabrina Segment (Remix)', I will be making merch from the beautiful cover that Siyowin has made, and I'm just at the beginning of my journey so hop on with me so we can get big together!