Emerging from the Indie Underground
An American artist and singer, Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Grant) has been taking the underground music world by storm; indie blogs and hipster fans alike have been following the progression of this retro yet glamorous artist since the release of her debut single, "Video Games," in October of 2011. With passionate ballads, a husky voice, and an appreciation for twisted glamour, Lana Del Rey has emerged onto the music scene bearing a spellbinding image. Since the release of her debut single, she has been signed with Interscope Records. The single, bearing an almost pensive and melancholy tone, is a small taste as to what the rest of her album, "Born To Die," will entail. Scheduled to be released worldwide on January 31, 2012, the album is highly anticipated as she holds potential to become yet another pop culture princess. According to Rolling Stone, Lana Del Rey has been scheduled to perform for Saturday Night Live on January 14th, and her most recently leaked single, "Born To Die," has been blowing up Twitter feeds for weeks, getting praise from artists such as Kanye West. Some critics view Lana Del Rey's sudden success and fame as mere derivations of fan's infatuation with her seductive looks and vintage Hollywood flare. Despite this lack of confidence in her talents, I have faith that Lana Del Rey will triumph far beyond her internet success. The intoxicating mixture of alluring looks, unique sounds, and retro yet avant-garde music videos seemingly solidifies her artistic persona. I have no doubt that Lana Del Rey's addicting sound and enchanting image will extend far beyond her indie admirers in 2012.
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