[4] She recalled of her mother: "My Mum loved rock, especially guitar-driven music, so I got used to sitting through long concerts and 10 minute guitar solos".

Cole described the diagnosis, which made her "fearless" and influenced her debut EP, as "heartbreaking and a complete reality check".

[4] She has described her music as "Americana meets British pop", incorporating the styles and sounds of Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty.

[4] Cole's career began in Australia, where she wrote songs for Gloria Gaynor and other dance artists,[4] toured, and released her debut EP.

Following several trips to the United States to work on music projects, Cole decided to relocate to Los Angeles, where she currently resides.

[5][6] Her vocals also appear on Glen Campbell's albums Ghost on the Canvas (2011)[7] and See You There (2013),[8][9] and in music by Cheap Trick and New Church of Ease.

Two singles from the recording, "Lost Inside a Moment" and "Sunrise", were playlisted by the United Kingdom's BBC Radio 2 in June and August–September 2011,[10] respectively.

[12] In March 2014,[13] she released her first full-length album, Lay It All Down, featuring Kris Kristofferson ("Penelope") and the single "I Can't Wait".

[4] Cole has performed in London (September 2011) and throughout the United States, and appears regularly at Los Angeles venues.