Artists love to take popular songs and create their own versions. The question is if the covers as good as—or even better—than the originals.
Arts, Column
Pender: Lana Del Rey’s Lyrics Reach Levels of Songwriting Royalty
Fom ‘Born to Die’ to her latest and most introspective album, Arts Staff writer Erin Pender shows how Lana Del Rey’s songwriting has transformed during the years.
Arts, Music
Lana Del Rey Blends Musical Past and Present With Nostalgic New Album
Arts Staff Writer Leah Stitzel depicts Lana del Rey’s new album as a “hodgepodge history of sad music.”
Arts, iEdit
iEdit: Amy Palmer Meshes Happy With Depressing on Rollercoaster of a Playlist
Assistant sports editor Jack Bergamini embarks on a musical journey through associate news editor Amy Palmer’s playlist.
Arts, Music, Review
Lana Del Rey Fails to Challenge Herself on Latest Album
Though Del Rey’s vocal control is as strong as ever, ‘Blue Banisters’ feels stuck in her usual style and lacks creative exploration.
Arts, Music, Review
Lana Del Rey Muses Over Life Before Fame
Lana Del Rey is at the peak of her career on her impressive new album ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club.’
Arts, Music, Review
Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, and Addison Rae Drop Singles
Justin Bieber and Addison Rae deliver upbeat songs, and Lana Del Rey employs dynamic vocals for a new slow track.
Arts, Review
Lana Del Rey’s Spoken Word Album Enchants Listeners
On spoken word album ‘Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass,’ Lana Del Rey’s poetry addresses fragility, loneliness, and freedom.
Arts, Music
iEdit: With Mayer’s Playlist, Expect the Unexpected
Assistant arts editor Nathan Rhind muses over indie tracks on associate arts editor Grace Mayer’s playlist.
Arts, Arts Features, Top Story
Best of the Decade: Ten Songs that Defined the 2010s
From Vampire Weekend’s melancholic “Hannah Hunt” to Tame Impala’s “dorky, white disco funk” anthem “The Less I Know The Better,” these are the songs that remain in the collegiate consciousness in the wake of the 2010s.
