“I grew up on a particular corner of the internet now often referred to as ‘2014 Tumblr’. … In these spaces, a distinct group of pop artists dictated the visuals.” I’ve been looking into getting Doc Martens for a while … Continue reading Tumblr Royals: A Deep Dive into ‘2014 Tumblr’ Icons and What They Wear
●●●●● It’s been an eventful twelve months for Lana Del Rey. Following the backlash to her now-infamous ‘question for the culture’ statement last summer, the American songstress has found herself caught up in one scandal after another. Controversy is nothing … Continue reading Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over the Country Club // REVIEW Lana Del Rey continues to impress as she explores a new, country-infused soundscape on Chemtrails Over the Country Club.
Originally published in print November 2020. The past few months have seen several high profile artists toying with genre, and creating music that is more akin to poetry or storytelling compared to conventional pop lyrics. Taylor Swift’s Folklore received widespread … Continue reading From Dream Pop to Psych Rock: How Lana del Rey Transcends Genre After the lyricism and critical success of Norman Fucking Rockwell! Del Rey’s first poetry collection ultimately disappoints
Over the past decade, Lana Del Rey has become one of the most popular alternative artists in the world, enchanting her listeners with lush melodies, lavish aesthetics, and beautifully tragic lyrics. This year she has ventured into a new area … Continue reading Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass // REVIEW A pensive and personal poetry collection from one of the world’s most enigmatic songwriters.
●●○○○ Lana Del Rey is renowned internationally not just for her critically-acclaimed discography, but also for her distinctive visuals and aesthetic sheen. This is most apparent in her ever-growing collection of music videos, which usually invoke her nostalgia for … Continue reading Lana Del Rey Leaves Us Lusting For More With White Mustang Rory Codd reviews Lana’s latest audio-visual offering
●●●●● Ever since the release of her major-label debut Born To Die in 2012, Lana Del Rey has commanded the attention of critics and fans alike from around the world. The singer’s latest album Lust For Life has been hotly … Continue reading TRACK BY TRACK: Lana Del Rey Delivers Hope for the Future with ‘Lust For Life’
It may not feel like it, but it has been almost four years since New Zealand starlet Lorde stormed the pop music scene with her debut album Pure Heroine, following the release of the radio and chart phenomenon ‘Royals’. Since … Continue reading Lorde’s Melodrama: A Track by Track Guide
UPPERS Fifty Shades of Bey: Beyonce teased a clip of the upcoming Fifty Shades of Grey trailer on her Instagram, featuring a quick snippet of what sounds like a sultry remix of Crazy in Love. The full trailer is released … Continue reading Uppers and Downers: 21/07/14