Lana Del Rey — Biography, Music & Influence

July 27, 2020Lana Del Rey released the album 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass'
March 19, 2021Lana Del Rey released the album 'Chemtrails over the Country Club'
September 29, 2020Lana Del Rey released the album 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass'

…and 3 more dates in music history

October 22, 2021Lana Del Rey released the album 'Blue Banisters'
March 24, 2023Lana Del Rey released the album 'Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd'
January 1, 2026Lana Del Rey released the album 'Stove'

Lana Del Rey, born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, is an American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic style and nostalgic Americana themes. Emerging from the indie pop scene in the early 2010s, she gained widespread recognition with her breakthrough single "Video Games" in 2011, which showcased her haunting vocals and melancholic lyrics.

Her debut album, Born to Die (2012), solidified her place in music history, featuring hits like "Summertime Sadness" and "Blue Jeans." Del Rey's sound blends elements of baroque pop, dream pop, and indie rock, often characterized by lush instrumentation and introspective storytelling. Subsequent albums, including Ultraviolence (2014), Honeymoon (2015), and Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019), received critical acclaim, with the latter nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.

Lana Del Rey's impact on music is significant, influencing a generation of artists with her unique aesthetic and lyrical depth. She is often credited for reviving interest in Americana and vintage cultural references in contemporary music, making her a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern pop and alternative genres.

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