Lana Del Rey, the iconic singer-songwriter known for her melancholic storytelling, shares her magical steps to artistic reinvention. She emphasizes the significance of embracing individual freedom and authenticity in the creative process. Lana discusses the concept of alter egos as a means of personal development and imagination. She also highlights the importance of crafting a unique artistic world, where music and visuals intertwine, and encourages viewing life as art through authentic self-expression and collaboration.

The Atlanta rapper and singer 6LACK, Lana Del Rey, R&B singer Yaya Bey, the veteran rock group Depeche Mode and more are among the artists dropping our picks for the best new albums out this week.Featured Albums:1. 6LACK — Since I Have A LoverFeatured Songs: "Inwood Hill Park," "Cold Feet," "Talkback," "Chasing Feeling"2. Lana Del Rey — Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd Featured Songs: "Peppers (feat. Tommy Genesis)," "Jon Batiste Interlude," "Margaret (feat. Bleachers)," "Judah Smith Interlude," "A&W"3. Yaya Bey — Exodus the North StarFeatured Songs: "when saturn returns," "exodus the north star"4. Lankum — False LankumFeatured Songs: "Clear Away in the Morning," "Fugue III," "Lord Abore and Mary Flynn"5. Depeche Mode — Memento MoriFeatured Songs: "My Cosmos Is Mine," "Always You," "People Are Good," "My Favourite Stranger"Lightning Round: Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily — Love in ExileBenny Sings — Young HeartsCaroline Rose — The Art of ForgettingFall Out Boy — So Much (For) StardustKele — The Flames, Pt. 2Lemar — Page In My HeartPink Floyd — The Dark Side of the Moon (50th Anniversary)Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro — RRSophie B Hawkins — Free MyselfOther notable releases for March 24:03 Greedo — Halfway ThereBabymetal — The Other OneThe HIRS Collective — We're Still HereJimin — FACEKate Davis — Fish BowlMeg Myers — TZIA Nickel Creek — CelebrantsPurling Hiss — Drag on GirardSpectacular Diagnostics — Raw LessonsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lana Del Rey, an acclaimed singer known for her haunting melodies, shares her harrowing experiences with stalkers and the immediate threats to her life. She reveals chilling encounters, including a man who invaded her home and ominous notes from another stalker. Lana discusses the emotional toll of such obsession and the inadequacies of legal protections. The conversation sheds light on the darker side of fame and emphasizes the urgent need for respect for celebrity privacy in an increasingly invasive world.