Marina

Marina is a Welsh singer, songwriter, and poet, celebrated for her distinctive electropop and indie-pop sound, and her insightful lyrical content that explores themes of identity, societal critiques, and mental health. After independently releasing her debut EP ‘Mermaid vs. Sailor’ in 2007 under the stage name Marina and the Diamonds, Marina quickly established herself as a notable emerging artist. Her early efforts led to a recording deal with 679 Recordings in 2008 and a second-place ranking in BBC’s ‘Sound of 2010’ poll in 2009.

She received a BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice nomination in 2010, the same year her debut studio album, ‘The Family Jewels,’ was released. The album peaked at No. 5 in the UK and earned gold certification. Marina’s momentum continued with a win for Best UK & Ireland Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2010, and she secured a deal with Chop Shop Records in the US that same year.

Marina expanded her global reach by opening for Katy Perry’s ‘California Dreams Tour’ in 2011 and Coldplay’s ‘Mylo Xyloto Tour’ in 2012. Her third studio album, ‘Froot’ (2015), achieved her highest US chart position at the time, debuting at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. Following her ‘Neon Nature Tour’ (2015-2016) and a performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2015, Marina collaborated on Clean Bandit’s single ‘Disconnect’ in 2017.

She released ‘Butterfly,’ ‘Cupid’s Girl,’ and ‘Cuntissimo’ in 2025, announcing her sixth studio album, ‘Princess of Power,’ which charted at No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart. Her 2025 activities included performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza festivals, preceding her North American ‘Princess of Power’ tour.