1. "Born To Die: Lana Del Rey, Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess?"
This paper by Jill Gormley (2014) explores Del Rey’s persona as a blend of Old Hollywood glamour and Gothic tragedy. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)
Critiqued as a "bricolage" of nostalgic imagery that highlights the commodification of the artist's body and soul. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)
It explores how "Radio" serves as a defiant response to her early career scrutiny—specifically the transition from "Lizzy Grant" to "Lana Del Rey" and the "how do you like me now?" sentiment. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)
Explores the transformation of a "past self" into "public property" and the bittersweet cost of that fame.