In a way I feel like, yes. She kind of made way for Lorde by introducing everyone to the indie/americana style, like a more simple beat and melody, which Lorde uses in most of her songs.
Lorde has managed to achieve much bigger mainstream success than Lana in the US market. But did Lana's cold, detached vocal delivery and urban-theatrical production prime the ears of the GP and make it possible for Lorde to come in and smash?
Aside from Lorde, we're seeing several new artists breaking through with obvious Del Reyan elements.
In a way I feel like, yes. She kind of made way for Lorde by introducing everyone to the indie/americana style, like a more simple beat and melody, which Lorde uses in most of her songs.