Photography Charlotte Wales, styling Robbie SpencerMusic / NewsMusic / NewsLana Del Rey shares three new songs from upcoming album, Blue BanistersThe singer drops the title track alongside fresh singles ‘Text Book’ and ‘Wildflower Wildfire’ShareLink copied ✔️May 20, 2021May 20, 2021TextThom WaiteLana Del Rey - spring/summer 2017 Lana Del Rey has released three new songs, described as “buzz tracks” in anticipation of her forthcoming eighth studio album. The new, unexpected singles include the record’s title track, “Blue Banisters”, as well as “Text Book” and “Wildflower Wildfire”. The singer originally announced Blue Banisters shortly after the release of her latest album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club. Another record, Rock Candy Sweet, was also teased just days after the arrival of Chemtrails, though it’s unclear if it’s a separate project or an earlier incarnation of Blue Banisters. Marking a departure from Del Rey’s collaborative streak with Jack Antonoff, two of the new songs — “Blue Banisters” and “Text Book” — are co-written and produced by Gabriel Edward Simon. “Wildflower Wildfire” sees her link up with the veteran producer (and Kanye West collaborator) Mike Dean. One of the songs, “Text Book”, has already drawn attention on social media for a lyric stating: “There we were, screaming ‘Black Lives Matter’ in the crowd.” Lana Del Rey has previously come under fire for her commentary on racial issues, including her pre-emptive statement on the Chemtrails album cover and its apparent lack of diversity. Blue Banisters is scheduled to arrive in full on July 4, according to Del Rey’s previous announcement. Listen to the three new tracks below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageWill these be the biggest musical moments of 2026?Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy