Lana Del Rey

A woman with brown hair and a blue sweater is sitting in front of a background of paper covered in writing, intimately strumming a guitar. Her eyes are closed and her lips set in a stoic position, implying she is in deep contemplative as she parcels out each individual note. Her name -- Lana Del Rey -- is written on a torn piece of paper, taped to the background in the upper-right corner.

Lana Del Rey: The Evocative Melodies Behind Performative Stardom

When examining Lana Del Rey's music and history, one finds a fascinating conversation between the artist and the veil of celebrity.…

March 21, 2024

Similar to the album cover of "Born to Die", a drawing of Lana Del Rey stands in front of a blue sky with the words "Born to Die" around her.

Born to Thrive: The Lana Del Rey Album Ahead Of Its Time

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Revisiting the impact of Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” on the music industry (I never stopped listening).…

December 12, 2023

In an Article about AI in Music, a teal robot carrie a trumpet, guitar, drumset, and horn.

AI in the Future of Music

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

As more artificially generated music circulates online, the concern for artistic property and originality come into question. …

October 3, 2023

In an article about female rage, three prominant female characters that represent the trope stand together under the word 'rage'.

The Age of Female Rage

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

As female-rage edits garner more attention on social media, they beg the question — is the portrayal of these emotions beneficial?…

June 21, 2023

The 10th anniversary cover of Del Rey's album.

Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness’ Turns 10

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

Looking back at the melancholic anthem in celebration of its 10th anniversary.…

July 20, 2022

In an article about Gen Z, three people with different outfits stand in different poses.

Aesthetic Overload: How Gen Z Builds Characters, Not Outfits

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

Internet culture dominates every aspect of modern life for the newest generation, especially in the world of fashion.…

June 8, 2022

girl listening to music during the summer

5 Albums You Need for the Perfect Summer Soundtrack

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The days are getting longer, and the volume is getting turned up.…

June 3, 2022

An illustration of pop music producer Jack Antonoff, the subject of the article.

Jack Antonoff Is the Gift That Won’t Stop Giving to the Pop Music Industry

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

His solo project, Bleachers, just released 'Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night,' and although he is a secret weapon of success for pop icons like Lorde, Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, his own…

August 25, 2021

Doja Cat is illustrated in space-themed attire and colors to demonstrate the aesthetic of her recent music videos.

Doja Cat’s Artistry Demonstrates the Value of Aesthetic

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

With the singer's recent release 'Planet Her' comes a renewed focus on captivating styles, something that has been lacking from mainstream pop as of late.…

August 4, 2021

An illustration of a girl in distress reading hateful comments on her laptop screen in an article about Olivia Rodrigo and why society often hates young women who express their emotions.

The Olivia Rodrigo Hate Train

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

The patronizing criticisms of many female pop stars demonstrate a consistent theme: We really love to loath young women, don’t we?…

June 23, 2021

A cropped version of Lana Del Rey's "Blue Banisters" album announcement

‘Blue Banisters’ Is Lana Del Rey’s Attempt To Rewrite Her Story

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The singer's recent three releases are stunning and powerful follow-ups to her latest album, yet she cannot evade criticism for her recent actions on social media. …

June 12, 2021