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Lana Del Rey Joins Santa Barbara Band for Surprise 'West Coast' Duet

The viral clip arrived during a pause before her next album, now titled Stove, slated for early 2026.

Overview

  • Del Rey approached Fastest Kids in School during their Sept. 27 outdoor set at Institution in Santa Barbara after hearing them cover her 2014 track “West Coast.”
  • She sang the chorus alongside guitarist Magic Jordan, with drummer Dan Grimes saying she told them she was “out getting some ice cream.”
  • The band posted video on Instagram captioned, “Super honored @honeymoon joined us on stage at Institution today! Truly a show we’ll never forget!”
  • Clips from the one-song cameo spread quickly across social platforms and were picked up by major outlets.
  • The moment follows her update that her next LP, Stove, is expected in late January 2026 after she added six songs with collaborators including Luke Laird and Jack Antonoff, with a full set next slated for the Harvest Moon benefit on Oct. 25.