Crimson and Clover

I mean henry, come on

I see where you’re coming from regarding the distinction between traditional country and contemporary country pop, but I think the argument is a bit oversimplified. Country music has never been a static genre, it has always evolved through cross-pollination with other styles. What we consider “pure country” from 70 years ago was, at the time, a product of its own influences, including blues, folk, and even early jazz elements. Even in the 1950s, artists like Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves were pushing country toward a more polished, pop-influenced sound, much like how country pop functions today.
 
The idea that “real” country music is solely tied to 18th and 19th century settlers is also a bit limiting. While those influences are undeniably a foundation, country music also owes a huge debt to Black American musical traditions, such as blues and gospel which shaped its instrumentation and vocal styles. Appalachian folk music, for example, would not exist without these contributions.
 
As for modern country pop, while it certainly leans heavily on radio-friendly hooks, dismissing it as a “bastardization” of country rather than a continuation of its evolution ignores how every era of country music has been shaped by commercial and mainstream appeal. Artists like Kacey Musgraves, Orville Peck, and Sturgill Simpson blend traditional country elements with contemporary production while still maintaining lyrical depth and authenticity.
 
Lana’s understanding of country seems to align with its storytelling tradition, which has always been central to the genre, whether in classic country, outlaw country, or modern country pop. Songs like Ride and Video Games do have similarities to country storytelling, especially in their focus on longing, nostalgia, and emotional sincerity. Country is more than just a sound; it’s also about narrative and sentiment, which Lana has always excelled at.
 
Ultimately, genres shift and change, and what we define as “real” country is subjective. If Lana’s take on country ends up being more traditional, great! If it blends elements of pop, rock, or folk, that wouldn’t necessarily make it any less valid as a country project, it would just be another footmark in the genre’s ongoing evolution.

those nails look chunky as hell

there hasn't been a single reliable inside-her on elon's twattir since the death of ultrasubversive

gurl scrap this and release a jangle pop UK alt-rock album à la The Sundays- I NEED IT

the way they are scamming people with fake dresses and elle said:
 

my grandmother's last smile, i'm gonna take that too with me

Aka re-release? 

been obsessing over this song lately 

I'm streaming the 2013 smash hit "Earthquakes" by Lana Del Rey

 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Henry’s coming 

Henry’s coming 

Henry’s coming 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Henry’s coming 

5h til Henry 

This is gonna be Lana’s first Valentine’s Day while married she dgaf about dropping a single  she’s gonna be focused on being Mrs. Dufrene 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA 

Having the same opening and closing songs span multiple tours in the past but Venice Bitch closing only the NFR tour  and then completely taking it off the setlist after MITA