Alt-pop 12/12/2022

Lola Scott

Lola Scott steps onto the roof with Brinner, a song that captures the tension she does best. It is loose, guitar-led, and casually self-awaresong that reflects an artist comfortable sitting between pop instinct and alternative grit.

ARTIST | Lola Scott

Lola Scott is part of a new wave of Australian artists reshaping what pop can sound like when it keeps one foot in guitar music and the other in self-awareness. Raised in regional New South Wales and now based in Sydney, she came up through years of disciplined musicianship, studying classical guitar and working as a session player before stepping out under her own name. That foundation shows. Her songs are concise, melodic, and structurally sharp, with a sense of intention behind every choice rather than a grab for trend.

Tracks like High School Drama, Only Miss U and Caffeineearned rotation on triple j and pushed her onto national tours supporting artists such as Men I Trust and Holly Humberstone. Live, she carries herself with ease, letting the songs do the work rather than overselling the moment.

What sets Lola Scott apart is how she balances accessibility with edge. Her music borrows from 90s guitar pop and modern indie without leaning too hard on nostalgia, pairing clean hooks with lyrics that feel observant rather than diaristic. It is pop music that understands its lineage but is not interested in copying it. With each release, Scott has sharpened her voice and widened her audience, positioning herself as an artist building longevity through craft, consistency, and taste rather than noise.

Lola Scott standing beside keyboard under studio lights on rooftop set.
Lola Scott playfully adjusting sunglasses beside keyboard on rooftop stage.
Lola Scott posing with band and crew under string lights on rooftop.