Lana Del Rey on Coachella, Her Grammy’s Noms, And Why She Hearts Valentine’s Day

Lana Del Rey, the American singer-songwriter celebrity, expressed her excitement about headlining Coachella in April and getting nominated for five Grammy awards this year, marking 10 years since she last played the festival. The singer plans to move high, saying she hopes her performance will be as big and bold as she hopes it will be. Del Rey aims to thrill fans with an epic, visually striking production. 

The track “A&W” sat unfinished for several months before Del Rey asked producer Jack Antonoff to listen. Though originally a ballad, Antonoff pushed for it to transition into the more upbeat “Jimmy Cocoa Puff.” Del Rey was not sure but ultimately agreed, hoping for a happier ending. She’s glad they trusted Antonoff’s musical instincts, as the unlikely song gained traction.

Del Rey on Her Skims Shoot

Lana Del Rey said that she unexpectedly created ‘this’ album after meeting cameraman Mike Hermosa, who played her with excellent musical ideas. Singing over just 4 of his chord progressions, she quickly wrote “Did You Know…,” “Let the Light In,” “The Grants,” and “Taco Truck.” With that foundation, she felt confident to make a full album, despite a difficult year. Perfecting the striking album covers took as long as the music, but captured the spirit and gave it new energy. The visuals were key in accelerating it along.

She further added that the shoot for Skims, shapewear brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, was for a Valentine’s Day collection, so she followed Kim’s concept. They wanted her blonde to differentiate from other photos, which she liked. She has worked with the photographer Nadia before and loves her style. Knowing she also shot Kim’s snow bunny campaign drew her in. She hoped the shoot would have a bit of a 1960s feel too.

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Del Rey was surprised by the prestigious Album of the Year nomination and grateful her “passion” was celebrated. Though facing tough competition, she feels excited just to be included among “the absolute greats.” 

Lana Del Rey expressed her fondness for Valentine’s Day, calling herself “sentimental” and ranking it highly among holidays. She enjoys participating in traditional celebrations like purchasing themed tea towels and displaying extra hearts while making coffee. Del Rey views Valentine’s Day as a pleasant remission after the Thanksgiving-Christmas rush, adding that it has always been a happy occasion for her.

When asked if she has any special reflections on love for Valentine’s Day, Del Rey responded that it holds no more significance than a normal day for her. She constantly contemplates love and relationships regardless of the holiday. Del Rey noted that in the past, Valentine’s Day used to magnify her feelings but now it just depends on the year. Some years she spends it with friends while others are more low-key. The singer acknowledged the holiday can be boring for some people, but has always been entertaining for her.

Lana Del Rey expressed excitement about headlining Coachella in April, which will mark 10 years since she last played there. Having known of the booking for a while, Del Rey has big plans in motion and hopes to deliver a bold, visually striking performance if all goes well. She aims to create an epic show that will thrill fans, noting “I’m excited, so my fans can get excited.”

In a nutshell, the candid Del Rey expressed feeling “so grateful every day” during this significant time in her life and music career. She looks forward to bringing an epic production to life at Coachella and celebrating her Grammy nominations.