The Kinks Respond to Moby Bashing ‘Lola’: ‘Who the F-ck Is Moby?’

“I don’t like to criticize anybody,” Dave Davies tells Rolling Stone. “But I didn’t particularly like his music., per Rolling Stone.

The guitarist doesn’t understand why the electronic artist is “being so rude about this simple song. separately, Consequence reported.

The electronic musician told The Guardian that when the song came up on Spotify he was taken aback by what he dubbed “gross and transphobic” lyrics. (Billboard)

Why It Matters Here

While Moby’s electronic sound might not be what you’d typically hear at a classic rock show in the Hollywood Bowl, his recent public exchange has him making waves. This unexpected spat with Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, whose pop-rock anthems have long resonated with the region, adds an interesting layer to Moby’s presence in the California music scene.

Last updated March 24, 2026.