The original singer of the song "West Coast" is Lana Del Rey, who released it on April 14, 2014..
Original Artist: Lana Del Rey
Release Date: April 14, 2014 (premiered on BBC Radio 1 as the lead single for her album Ultraviolence)
Writers: Lana Del Rey and Rick Nowels
Mark Raven is a Former New Mills School pupil wows on “The Voice UK” and won the support of Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones from McFly after they turned around for the 17-year-old during the blind auditions of The Voice.
Frank Raven’s audition on the hit ITV show was aired on Saturday September, 19 when the duo turned around for him.
The blind auditions see coaches listen to an artist and judge them solely on how the performance sounded.
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Frank, 17, said he loves all music including 80s jazz soul and his family is a ‘weird mix of the Addams family and the Von Trapps’.
Presenter Emma Willis said he was one of the youngest in the competition and he decided to give it a go after one of his friends suggested it.
Ahead of the audition Frank said: “I’m a little bit nervous and don’t want to mess it up.
“I’m putting myself out there for the first time.
“I just hope people like me.”
Frank took to the stage and sat down at a keyboard and played West Coast by Lana Del Ray.
Lana Del Rey was born on June 21, 1985, in Manhattan, New York City, and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in philosophy from Fordham University.
While Frank Raven’s background from his appearance on The Voice UK 2026 include:
Age / Birthday: He is currently 18 years old (as of October 2026), having recorded his audition at age 16 and turned 17 when it aired.
Birthplace / Hometown: He is from Derbyshire, England.
Education: He is a music student and a former pupil of New Mills School in Derbyshire. He is also a self-taught keyboard player.
He gained widespread recognition after his dark, atmospheric cover of Lana Del Rey's "West Coast" on the piano went viral during the blind auditions.
Throughout his performance there were head nods and swaying from the judges.
Judges Danny and Tom had a quick discussion as Frank’s performance was coming to an end and decided to spin taking Frank one step closer to a recording contract.
Frank then explained he was self taught at the keyboard and now ended up at the TV studio.
Fellow judge Will.I.Am said Frank had an ‘iconic vibe’ and Sir Tom Jones said he was ‘really really something’.
Kelly even said she was really upset with herself for not turning round.
His new coach Tom said: “You are absolutely the kind of artist who belongs on our team and we are really excited to work with you.
“That’s just the kind of person you can’t predict you are looking for so original and unique.”
Danny said: “Hearing that voice then putting that amazing aura and image with it got me excited.”
A spokesperson for New Mills School added: “Congratulations to New Mills School alumni Frank Raven who made it through the blind auditions last night on the voice.
“We can’t wait to see how you progress in team Danny and Tom.”
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