Special Guest - Lola Bates

Special Guest - Lola Bates

From Off The Beat & Track by stuart whiffen

May 7, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 633

About this episode

In this episode, host Stu Whiffen interviews emerging LA-based musician Lola Bates about her unique sound and artistic journey.

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with LA-based musician Lola Bates —an exciting emerging artist making waves with her distinctive sound and bold creative identity. Raised in the iconic Laurel Canyon music scene, Lola Bates draws influence from legendary artists such as Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and PJ Harvey. A classically trained pianist and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, she blends pop, rock, and folk with intricate vocal harmonies and cinematic production. Despite being just 24, Bates has already built an impressive résumé. She toured alongside Jerry Cantrell—best known from Alice in Chains—and later joined his band for a global tour supporting his solo work. She has also performed with emerging act Sunday (1994), further expanding her presence on the international stage. Her musical career began early, contributing piano work to  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1  at just 12 years old, before recording with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios for the sequel. Her vocals have since featured across film, television, and major…

People in this episode

Host: Stu Whiffen

Guest: Lola Bates

Topics covered

  • music
  • interviews
  • emerging artists
  • creative identity
  • musical influences

Keywords

  • Lola Bates
  • Stu Whiffen
  • music
  • interview
  • emerging artist
  • Laurel Canyon
  • musical influences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alice in Chains, London Symphony Orchestra

Books & works: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, John Wick: Chapter 4, Primal

Places: Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles

More episodes of Off The Beat & Track

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Off The Beat & Track podcast page.