Lola Demo
- IAAM Radio
- Sep 6, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: May 13
"Starting with the brooding tones of goth and alt-rock, Lola Demo has evolved her sound into something that transcends genres."
IAAM Radio Interviews Erica of Lola Demo
Lola Demo is a force to be reckoned with. Her music is a raw, unfiltered dive into the heart of alternative soundscapes.
Hailing from the eclectic underground scene, Lola Demo has carved out a niche that's entirely her own. With a background that defies convention, her journey through the musical realms is anything but ordinary.
Starting with the brooding tones of goth and alt-rock, Lola Demo has evolved her sound into something that transcends genres. She has previously fronted the goth band Ape the Cry (Melb AUS), rocked out with the alt-rock band Hard Candy (Melb AUS), and explored dark electronica with British musician/producer Barry Snaith in their duo m1nk
Now splitting her creative energy between Athens, Greece, and the idyllic island of Ithaca, Lola Demo writes and records in her mobile studio, Strudel Girl. Her commitment to her craft is unwavering, aiming to release a new album or EP at least once a year. Her music marries grungy garage grit with hauntingly beautiful melodies, crafting songs that are as biting as they are melancholic.
Lola Demo's lyrics are a journey unto themselves - sharp, stinging, and unapologetically far from the pop mainstream. She thrives on the fringes. She lives for the edge. With influences spanning the entire spectrum of sound, Lola Demo is not just an artist; she's a sonic alchemist.
Keep your ears to the ground – Lola Demo is looking deep into your darkness and eternal fears by releasing hers.
From Lola Demo: Although everything you want to know about me is in my songs, I can tell you my name is Erika Bach, I was born in Germany, raised in Australia and now living in Greece. My musical history comprises of a goth band called Ape the Cry (Melb AUS), an alt rock band, Hard Candy (Melb AUS) and a deviation into dark electronica with British musician/producer Barry Snaith (TIJ) in our duo m1nk
I write and record music between Athens Greece and a small island in the Ionian called Ithaca, in my mobile studio, Strudel Girl, and I try to release an album/ep at least once a year. My soft spot in music leans toward grungy garage, but I am equally drawn to music that expells some dark melancholy in the form of a good melody. My lyrics can bite and sting and are never in any pop realm. I am quite happy for you to run me down if you find me in the 'middle of the road' at any time. I prefer the edges.
I have tuned into your show and heard her music there. I visited her site and her music is deep and very moving. The interview explains a lot.