The paper places "Radio" within a "negotiated mode" of communication, where Del Rey acknowledges her role as a product for the male gaze while simultaneously pushing back against critics who labeled her "inauthentic".
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. Lana Del Rey - Radio (audio)
2. "Decoding Ideologies in Lana Del Rey’s Celebrity Status and Artistry" The paper places "Radio" within a "negotiated mode"
This paper by Jill Gormley (2014) explores Del Rey’s persona as a blend of Old Hollywood glamour and Gothic tragedy. Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess?"
1. "Born To Die: Lana Del Rey, Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess?"