Lana Del Rey drops new song ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter’

Lana Del Rey is back with new music

Lana Del Rey surprised everyone by dropping a brand new single called White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter on February 17. It is her first new music in almost a year, and fans did not have to wait long after she teased it online.

The song is a sneak peek of what is to come from her tenth studio album. This new project has been a long time coming, and this track is giving us our first real taste of her current vibe.

The album Stove is on the way

The new single will be on Lana’s upcoming album, which is now titled Stove. She has changed the name a few times. It was previously called Lasso, and then The Right Person Will Stay, but Stove is the one that is sticking.

She says the album should be out in about three months. That means we could have a whole new Lana Del Rey record to listen to by late spring or early summer this year.

Her husband helped write the new song

This new track is a true family affair. Lana co-wrote White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter with her husband, Jeremy Dufrene, along with her sister Chuck Grant and brother-in-law Jason Pickens. It is the first time she has officially written a song with him.

Lana married Jeremy, who is an airboat captain in Louisiana, back in September 2024. It is sweet to see her collaborate with him and include her family in her creative process.

It is a big switch from country music

Lana has been telling us for a while that her next album would have a strong country influence. She even teased the idea a couple of years ago. But this new single is the complete opposite of country.

Instead of a twangy guitar, the song has a psychedelic, orchestral sound. It is dramatic and moody, with sweeping strings that feel more like a vintage movie score than a Nashville hit.

Fun fact: Lana originally announced the album now known as Stove way back in January 2024, meaning fans have been waiting over two years for this record.

The song has a creepy-cool vibe

If you close your eyes while listening, you might feel like you are in a suspenseful film. One review compared the sound to the band Jefferson Airplane, meeting the music from The Twilight Zone. It is that mix of 1960s psychedelia and eerie tension.

The music builds with layers of ominous strings in the background. Lana’s voice floats over the top in her signature whispery style, almost like she is telling you a secret.

Jack Antonoff is behind the boards again

You cannot talk about a Lana Del Rey song without mentioning Jack Antonoff. He is the super-producer who has worked with stars like Taylor Swift and Lorde, and he helped produce this new track. He has been a key part of Lana’s sound for years.

Some fans have mixed feelings about their partnership, but on this song, his production is getting a lot of praise. The solid instrumentals give Lana a perfect backdrop for her storytelling.

The lyrics are all about being in love

Lana is famous for writing about complicated romances, but this song is pure devotion to her new husband. She sings lines about him being in my bone marrow, which is about as deep as a love confession can get. It is intense and romantic in that classic Lana way.

She also throws in a little bit of sass. When she sings, I know you wish you had a man like him, it’s such a bummer, you can just picture her smiling. It is playful and confident.

Some lyrics feel a little clunky

Not every line in the song is a home run. There is a part where she sings about wanting to use someone’s stove to cook something up. It ties into the album title, Stove, but it feels a bit awkward compared to her usual poetic style.

Even big fans are noticing it. One reviewer mentioned that while they love the music, some of the words feel uninspired. It is a reminder that even our favorite artists take creative risks that do not always land perfectly.

The music video is super lofi

Lana has a fun habit of making her own low-budget music videos, and this one is no different. She has been doing this since her 2021 album Blue Banisters, and fans have come to love the charm of her simple, homemade visuals.

The video for White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter does not have a big Hollywood production feel. It is rough around the edges, but it fits the song’s personal, intimate vibe. It feels real, not overproduced.

Louisiana life creeps into the lyrics

Since marrying a Louisiana native, it makes sense that some Southern imagery would pop up in her music. The song mentions things like a green John Deere mower and the hot summer breeze. It paints a picture of quiet, rural life.

There is also a mention of voodoo, which fits the mystical vibe of the song and the Louisiana setting. It seems like her new life in the South is starting to inspire her songwriting freshly.

Curious to hear more about her country sound? See how Bluebird is redefining country storytelling.

This is her favorite song from the album

Before the song even came out, Lana took to her Instagram Stories to share how excited she was about it. She called it her favorite song from the new album Stove. She even said, This is the one I’ve been waiting for.

That is a pretty big deal. If this is the track she is most excited about, it makes you wonder what the rest of the album is going to sound like. It sets a high bar for the songs we have not heard yet.

Curious what other artists are saying about their new music? See why Mike Shinoda says his latest album is all about moving forward.

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