A day late on this one... but here's a new slow burner torch jam from the highly anticipated new Bat for Lashes record The Haunted Man coming our October 15th on EMI Natasha Khan (and Kate Bush) owned this sound before Lana Del Rey was out of high school.
The new video from one of the most interesting and polarizing artists since Odd Future. To compare a relatively mom-friendly artist and Odd Future in the same sentence, is the exact proof as to why Lana Del Rey is so intriguing. Her debut drops Jan 31 on Interscope and is forecasted to sell upwards of 50,000 copies.
Not a bad showing for her first major TV hit. Understandably nervous, and understandably affected, she sings the song well. Shit, if Lizzie Grant was supposed to be a pop-star in the making, one would think Lana will deliver live. Should be an interesting show at the Bowery in December, but definitely a nice first look for her.
Here's a fantastic new song and video for Stark Artist to Watch Lana Del Rey. "Blue Jeans" is the second half of the "Video Games" 7" dropping October 10th, and comes complete with an excerpt of video from The Last Waltz. Doesn't much deviate in theme or content from the "Video Games" vid, but we're cool with that. Tickets for Del Rey's first two US shows are on sale now - we'll see y'all there. The Box - 9/21Hotel Cafe - 9/27Lana Del Ray - Blue Jeans by PurplePR.
While this post has been brewing for a few weeks now, the internet chatter around this striking new artist is reaching new levels this week. From Facebook posts, to Pitchfork premieres and of course, a Stark post, Lana Del Rey has been everywhere, and deservedly so. While "Video Games" is not necessarily a "Rolling in the Deep" caliber piece of songwriting Del Rey, with her striking looks and atmospheric vocals and arrangements, is able to create an aura around the tune that captures the listener and offers a glimmer at what could be in store down the road from this promising artist. There's a lot going on for this upstate New York native right now, and we feel there is a ton of potential. Let's hope Del Rey is able to continue to grow and develop and not fall victim to the swift, evil, death so many other "buzz" artists have suffered. Remember, it's all in the songs! The excellent "Video Games" will be released with b-side "Blue Jeans" by Stranger Records October 9 via all major digital retailers, and October 10 on limited edition 7" vinyl picture disc.
