Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio) -

A master's thesis by Joseph Romano Hammett (2021) from Georgetown University uses semiotic theory to decode her artistry.

It explores how "Radio" serves as a defiant response to her early career scrutiny—specifically the transition from "Lizzy Grant" to "Lana Del Rey" and the "how do you like me now?" sentiment. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)

1. "Born To Die: Lana Del Rey, Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess?" A master's thesis by Joseph Romano Hammett (2021)

While there isn't a single peer-reviewed paper exclusively dedicated to the song "Radio," several academic works analyze it as part of larger studies on Lana Del Rey's career, gender representation, and the "Born to Die" era. "Born To Die: Lana Del Rey, Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess

3. "An Analysis of Connotative Meaning in Born To Die Album"

It views the song as a "carnivalesque representation of sex and waste under late capitalism," where fame serves as a temporary, "hyper-real" escape.

This paper by Jill Gormley (2014) explores Del Rey’s persona as a blend of Old Hollywood glamour and Gothic tragedy.