Lana Del Rey reveals her new single and 10th studio album details after delays.

Lana Del Rey Announces

Can an artist stay true to a genre when the rest of the world has suddenly decided to make it a trend?

For Lana Del Rey, the answer lies in a “magical chord” that took nearly a year of delays to find.

On February 17, 2026, the 40-year-old icon will finally release “White Feather-Hawk Tail Deer Hunter,” the lead single from her highly anticipated 10th studio album.

While the record—now reportedly titled Stove—has been through various names and timelines, this new track represents the moment the project finally clicked into place.

The “Magical Chord” and the Antonoff Factor

Lana described the upcoming single as her “favorite song,” a significant statement from an artist with an exhaustive catalog of hits. The track marks a continued partnership with producers Jack Antonoff and Drew Erickson.

According to Lana, the trio spent countless hours searching for a specific sonic resonance that was missing from the earlier versions of the album.

“White Feather-Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” is the result of that breakthrough. It isn’t just another song; it’s the piece that validated her decision to delay the record from its original May 2025 release date.

A Family Business

The credits for the new single reveal a deeply intimate writing process. Lana co-wrote the track with her husband, Jeremy Dufrene, her brother-in-law, and her sister Caroline ‘Chuck’ Grant.

• DIY Visuals: In a move that mirrors her early Video Games era, Lana revealed they filmed the music video themselves.
• The Labor of Love: Despite the “homemade” approach, she noted that the editing and uploading took “hours and hours,” emphasizing her hands-on control over this new chapter.
• Autobiographical Depth: The inclusion of family members coincides with her decision to add six “autobiographical” songs to the album, making Stove perhaps her most personal work to date.

The Snakeskin Boot Dilemma

Lana was one of the first major pop figures to signal a pivot toward Country music years ago under the working title Lasso.

However, as superstars like Beyoncé and Post Malone moved into the space, Lana faced a creative crisis. She joked about whether she should “retire her snakeskin boots” now that Country has become the mainstream flavor.

By delaying the record and changing the title—from Lasso to The Right Person Will Stay and finally to Stove—she has distanced herself from the “Trend-Country” movement. 

Lana is aiming for something more raw and authentic to her own history, rather than a polished Nashville crossover.

The Vinyl Clock

Fans often get frustrated with long lead times, but Lana offered a transparent look at the industry’s physical constraints. She noted that the album’s release is tied to the “three months plus two weeks” it takes to press vinyl.

The counter-intuitive truth here? 

The physical production of a record is what preserves the “event” status of an album in the streaming age. By waiting for the vinyl cycle, Lana ensures that the album isn’t just a digital blip, but a tangible piece of art.

If you want to understand the rhythm of a modern music release, don’t look at the Spotify charts—look at the capacity of the vinyl pressing plants.

Key Takeaways for Fans:

• New Single: “White Feather-Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” drops February 17, 2026.
• The Genre: Expect a “Country flair” that is more personal and less “commercial.”
• The Album Title: Currently trending toward Stove, though Lana’s history suggests it could change again.