From Born to Die to Paradise, Ultraviolence, and Honeymoon, Elizabeth Grant, well known by the name of Lana Del Rey, has given off an aesthetic worth taking on. She has inspired her fans to wear heart-shaped sunglasses, drink Pepsi Cola, and live while also loving. Not many people have heard of Lana Del Rey, and even if that’s the case, everyone should hear a snippet of her music and enjoy it. Tunes like Young and Beautiful and Blue Jeans are smooth and filled with a story about some tragic love. This year, Del Rey has been working on releasing new music, which explains why many should give her music a try. Still not convinced? Here are five reasons why many should be hyped for Lana Del Rey this year:

• She has a new album coming out called Lust for Life:

Lana Del Rey has released three albums and a re-release with more tracks. She decided this year would be the year to release a new album and with a better sense of youth and love. She just recently released another track for the album titled Coachella-Woodstock on My Mind.

• She is collaborating with The Weeknd and possibly Stevie Nicks:

One of her fans leaked a tracklist of possible names of songs for the upcoming Lust for Life album, featuring songs with The Weeknd and Stevie Nicks. The tracklist is possibly confirmed since she recently released Lust for Life with The Weeknd.

• She loves Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley and did a cover of Summer Wine by Nancy Sinatra:

Lana Del Rey is a huge fan of songs from the past decades. It was only right for her to sing Summer Wine with her at the time boyfriend.

• She plans on releasing a song soon with indie pop singer, Marina and the Diamonds:

Many of Lana Del Rey’s fans are also fans of pop singer and good friend, Marina and the Diamonds. They have become friends five years ago and never created music together. Rumors from the leaked tracklist claim they are soon to release a song titled Dahlia together. The rumors are close to true since they both reunited from five years apart.

• And finally, her music videos give off a good 50s-90s aesthetic:

All of Lana Del Rey’s music videos have a grainy texture and for her passion for older videos. She loves putting references for the same thing such as her love for Elvis Presley.
For many who have an interest for old aesthetics and slow paced music revolving around youth and young love, Lana Del Rey is one that should be put into thought and listened to. This will most likely be her year; will her music end up making your year? Well, you must take a listen and find out for yourself.