Maggie Lindemann's Spark Is Lana Del Rey's Born To Die

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.

The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.

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