It is a legal gray area. The songs are protected by copyright, and their distribution constitutes a leak, which is technically a violation of copyright. However, most fan archives and podcasts operate on a non-profit basis, claiming they are sharing for educational or listening purposes only.
Some of the most well-known and beloved unreleased songs that have circulated for years include "Serial Killer," "Queen of Disaster," "Jealous Girl," "Hundred Dollar Bill," and "You Can Be The Boss". The latter, along with "Driving in Cars with Boys," were among the earliest leaks, appearing online as early as September and October of 2011. lana del rey unreleased download full