A bright, 60s-inspired pop song that sounds like it belongs on the Born to Die tracklist. It became a massive TikTok hit in 2020.

For devotees of Lana Del Rey, the phrase “unreleased song” sparks a unique kind of excitement. Beyond the polished singles and critically acclaimed albums like Born to Die , Norman Fucking Rockwell! , and Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd lies a legendary treasure trove: hundreds of demos, outtakes, and alternate versions that never saw an official release.

Many fans upload rare tracks to SoundCloud. The audio quality is often better than YouTube, and it’s mobile-friendly.

Leak culture is fine until you cross the line into buying stolen property or leaking a song that is scheduled for an upcoming album. Avoid pre-2012 leaks? Generally safe. Leaks from Lasso or The Right Person Will Stay ? Stay away.

There are several reasons why a masterpiece like “Fine China” or “Hollywood’s Dead” never made a tracklist: