Songs for the future, songs from the past: Lana Del Rey and Riflemen

I’ve had a fascination with the artist Lana Del Rey in the past week.  Not only is her video for “Video Games” one of the most haunting music videos I have seen in a while, but she is gaining attention for her look, her name change, and her style trying to appear “too authentic.”  Lana Del Rey’s real name is Lizzy Grant and accompanying her previous attempt at indie fame were thinner lips and a more Americana look.  Indie music blogs are not sure what to say about her, not wanting to fully give credit where it’s due nor wanting to bash an aspiring singer for having been through a cycle or two through the record label machine.