[3] The band derived their name from a translation of the Tagalog phrase naaninagan ng kalungkutan, combining the English word sunkissed and the Spanish nickname Lola (meaning "sorrow").
[9] While promoting their debut, Serito joined the second season of Idol Philippines, only reaching the Do-or-Die middle round of the competition and being eliminated on the August 7 episode of the program.
[3] The band released a live performance video to their YouTube channel on August 26, rehearsing the song "Eba" (Eve) for Filipino rapper Kiyo as his supporting act in select venues.
[14] SunKissed Lola released "White Toyota" as their fourth single on January 6, 2023, describing the track as one of the first songs they've written and an ode to "road trips".
[15] SunKissed Lola described their sound as drawing different genres in terms of arrangement and musicality, ranging from rock, R&B, soul, pop, jazz and classical.
[8] Serito cited Owl City and Jason Mraz as major songwriting influences, while Ombao listed the band Moonchild as integral to their sound.