Pop singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Adam to share how Lana Del Rey’s landmark album Born to Die sparked her creative journey. Maggie opens up about falling in love with Lana’s cinematic world, relatable storytelling and signature Old Hollywood-meets-Tumblr vibe—and explains how that influence shaped her own music.
In this episode:
How Born to Die inspired Maggie’s angsty, alt-pop sound
Nostalgia, performance nerves, and Tumblr-era fandom
Why Lana Del Rey’s persona and visuals shifted pop culture
Thoughts on pop stardom, authenticity, and growing as an artist
Maggie’s new album I Feel Everything out October 17, 2025
About Maggie Lindemann:
A Dallas-raised, LA-based artist best known for her viral hit “Pretty Girl,” Maggie is praised for her raw lyrics, pop-punk attitude and boundary-pushing style. With over 1.6 billion streams and projects like Suckerpunch, she’s carving a bold new lane for Gen-Z pop.
About Born To Die:
Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die (2012) fused cinematic pop, hip-hop and nostalgia, spawning hits like “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans.” The album redefined pop stardom, charted for over 500 weeks and continues to influence a generation.