Lola Scott Gets Very Real In Her Latest EP “¼ Life Crisis”
Lola Scott has always been someone that you can rely on to be real with you. The most honest lyrical commentary of life as a young adult; finding your bearings, resisting a life of work and the ins and outs of relationships, platonic or more, Lola certainly knows how to put it perfectly into words.
Continuing to find her feet in life, she has certainly found her place in music with her latest EP “¼ Life Crisis” including the focus single “One Time (Last Night)”. Establishing a new sound and direction, steering away from the likes of pop songs, now into edgier alternative ballads, Scott has taken on the throws of 2020 and its infamous ability to stop and transpose life in its tracks as a challenge for musical development.
“The ‘¼ Life Crisis’ EP is a biographical recount of events that happened in my life after getting out of a long term relationship, and moving back into a share-house full of benders,” said Lola “My own quarter life crisis has taught me that there aren’t many stable things in life, other than those ride or die friendships that feel like family. You can never please everyone, so I’ve learned to just treat people right, and enjoy the time you spend with your homies.”
Having already released two singles from the EP “The Eviction Song” and “4E Jobless” which received copious amounts of praise as well as scoring Lola a spot as a Triple J Unearthed feature artist, landing a position on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist and Apple Music’s New Music Daily Playlist. Lola has certainly built up the suspense for the “¼ Life Crisis” EP.
The EP’s focus single “One Time (Last Night)” takes on the narrative of what is a casual hookup for Lola but something more from the others perspective. Sonically, this track is a faultless display of Scott’s vocal ability that is strong and breathy accompanied by lively up-beat production.
“Manoeuvring smoothly through casual relationships can be a minefield. Rarely will two people be on the same page, especially with the play it cool mentality of modern dating. This was the first track I wrote from the EP. I’d just come out of a long codependent relationship and was on the drunken rebound with my gal Lucia who was also newly single.”
Much like most other songs on the EP the track “Jogging Shoes” was a collaborative effort of friends. Co-written by Lola’s friend Abby after a venting session, this number is ‘petty’ break up song to mask Scott’s heartbreak with “shitty remarks coated in sarcasm”.
Finishing off the EP with something a little more slow, subtle and pop infused, featuring Mel Blue is “I Wanted To Call Her But I’m Tragic and She’s Overseas (8 Months).” A wordy title that takes on the chronicles of someone else's endeavours, Lola’s friend Oscar Sharah (Mel Blue) and his long distance relationship.
“To me it’s about diving into a long distance relationship cause sometimes you don’t really have a choice. You’ve fallen in love with someone and now they’re gone and you can’t imagine not being with that person.” said Oscar Sharah. “You knew from the start that it probably would hurt and that it was going to be such, but you do it anyway because you think you’ll be fine. Then after 8 months of long distance you’re starting to question the relationship.”
Collectively, this EP signifies a crucial point of growth and development for Lola Scott. While sticking to her unique take on life through witty lyrics, she has matured her sound to create a stunning exhibition of songs that are both idiosyncratic and cohesive.
