Sabrina Soares caught the songwriting bug at just 13 and ever since has dedicated every bit of her energy to perfecting her craft and connecting with her growing fan base. Believe us when we say she won’t be relying just on her sweet voice to get her through the Emergenza Festival Australia competition. She’s got the superior skills on acoustic guitar and legitimate songwriting talents to back her up. That some may compare her to country crossover artists such as Taylor Swift is no mistake—she did graduate from the Academy of Country Music in Tamworth after all. Check out her original tune “It Shouldn’t Be” to get an idea of her guitar picking skills and her mature approach to vocal melody. She describes her music as honest, diverse, and fun, but we might choose word combinations like ferociously talented, melodically inspiring, and just plain good listening. She’s set to hit the stage at The Lair this Thursday, May 29th, so don’t miss out! More details on the show here.