Stella Prince Q&A

Stella is one of the leading lights in a Gen Z folk revival. We caught up with her as she was releasing her cover of the Buffalo Springfield classic, For What It's Worth.

I did my own research on Laurel Canyon several years ago. It used to be famous around the world as the home of Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt and so many major music bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s including the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Buffalo Springfield. When I got chance to spend a weekend there in 2010 I was almost sick with excitement. It’s chock full of music history, and I was surprised that Stella Prince would know all that much about it. Not only that, but she moved 3,000 miles from Woodstock, NY to live there!

Stella is sometimes referred to as an old soul, which is a phrase the comes up a lot but is rarely this well-deserved. If you read to the end you can watch her perform For What It’s Worth (the Stephen Stills protest song from 1966 that is at least as relevant today) in a guitar factory. She loves the 1960s, she loves the guitar, and she loves Joni too.

This is what she said about her new single:

“I wanted to record my own version of For What It’s Worth because I truly believe it is the most timely song for 2026. It resonates not only with me, but everyone in my generation - Gen Z - as a wake up call to where we are in these wild times. It’s as relevant now as it was in 1966. And recording it in Laurel Canyon 60 years after its original release made it all the more full circle.”

Stella Prince often claims to have chosen a career in music at the age of only four, and first performed in public aged 5. I admire the focus and honesty. She’s not defensive about it, like a British person might be. It’s a simple fact. The difference between Stella and the rest of us is that she stuck to her goal, even through all the inevitable setbacks. I first wanted to be a writer around nine or ten but got totally fed up with the submission process in my twenties and started self-publishing, got a day job. Stella just motored through all of that doubt, and her determination is paying off. You can watch her chatting about her career on the video below, which starts with a live performance of For What It’s Worth.

One reason Stella wanted to do a Q&A with us is that she is coming back to London in August. She’s doing not one, not two, but three shows at the atmospheric Green Note in Camden. One of those is an afternoon slot if it’s a bit of a journey or, like me, you prefer to be in bed with the cocoa by ten. And if you prefer festivals, you can find her at the brilliant Long Road Festival in Lutterworth.

Stella answered so many questions in our rapid fire Q&A that I have split them into sections. Enjoy!

Q & A: Touring

Favourite thing about London/UK? Their incredible appreciation for music. Lainey Wilson always says she could sell out her UK tour years before she could do that in the US.

When were you last in the UK? In June 2025. I played Folk in the Garden in London.

Where else do you enjoy touring the most? I have done the classic Southwest run 3 times- and it’s my favorite. I’m doing it again this summer. San Diego to Seattle and back down. And I love Europe.

Q & A: Music

Lyrics or music first? Always music. Every melody has a personality.

How long have you been a pro musician? Since I was 4. I started voice lessons at 4, and performing publicly at 5.

Are you from a musical family? Not at all! I am the only musician in my family. But my parents are very creative (a painter and a writer).

When did you first decide to make a career/life in music? When I was 4 I knew this is what I had to do. I was just born with this. I wanted an agent, a manager, everything. At 4.

Favourite single so far? The Replay.

When is the album coming out? September 2026.

Do you find it easy to separate the music from the business side? In this day and age, no. As an independent artist, you have to handle so much of the business side yourself. A lot of my time is spent creating graphics, making travel plans, etc. It really goes hand in hand.

Q & A: Misc

Is Stella Prince your real name? Sure is! Born with it!

Star sign? Gemini.

Do you think you live up to it? I am a Gemini through and through.

Favourite thing about Laurel Canyon? It feels like a time capsule from the ‘60s.

Tell me about your small local business partnerships? Yes, I am so excited about this! I have partnered with 7 different local small businesses to do meetups and meet and greets on my summer tour.

As we mentioned, Stella is on her way to England! You can book all her worldwide tour stops here including Green Note, London and Long Road Festival, UK. You can watch her perform FWIW below, and there’s an interview at the end.