Last night Marina was in the Radio 1 studios with Nahil for the Review Show. Other guests were Starboy Nathan & Edward Adoo and their purpose of the show is to rate and review a selection of songs. Marina also talks about Radioactive, her album & other female artists out right now. It’s only available for 1 week (until the 27th of September) so make sure to listen to it while you can.

15:06 : Marina Arrives.
15:10 : Discussing her tour bus & her show at G-A-Y.
15:12 : Talking about Reading Festival & Guns ‘n’ Roses.
15:13 : Shampain Gets Played.
15:16 : Playing The Ego Bored.
15:18 : Marina Scored 9 making her 7th place. Now Playing The Wii Fit.

Pictures Added :

15:25 : They are hula hooping for 1 minute each on the Wii Fit.
15:27 : Marina won with 121 points.
15:28 : Greg is now playing Marina’s favourite song ‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’
15:31 : The show is over.

SHAMPAIN IS NOW AVALIABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON ITUNES!

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- Shampain (New Radio Mix)
- Shampain (Acoustic)
- Shampain (Fred Falke Remix)
- Shampain (Pictureplane Remix)
- Shampain (The Last Skeptik Remix)

If you haven’t heard of Marina Diamandis, it’s okay, you will soon enough. The Welsh singer of Greek descent and face behind MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS knows she isn’t a notorious public figure, but she acknowledges she can become one. BBC knows this and so does most of North America along with her diverse band of followers. During one of her first interviews with Canadian press, the extraordinary songstress discussed American pop music, celebrated vocalists and her complex yet cherished relationship with her keyboard.

In today’s music world, it’s difficult to target artists whose voice overpowers the music at their side. Do you know of any vocalists who share that quality with you?

Similar to me? Hmm.. maybe Brody Dalle of The Distillers. Joanna Newsom is another artist who has very unique vocals. I’m not too sure as there are a few, but not a lot that really stand out.

What about Robert Plant or Bob Marley?

Yes, they are very distinctive! Daniel Johnston is another artist with a unique voice. The reason why these artists are so popular is because it’s easy to recognize the voice. They’re born with it. Sometimes you can’t control it though, it can be a blessing or a curse. The mainstream can restrict it at times but you always win in the end.

Describe what it was like working with your music teacher when you were younger.

Well I started singing when I was 19 so I don’t know which teacher you’re talking about as I didn’t have one. I always wanted to sing in the choir but I was too shy to go out and do it. I think I know who you’re talking about though. A tabloid went to one of my old schools and a teacher shouted out to them “I always knew Marina would be famous!” (laughs). That must be him!

There’s something about you UK singers; you and Florence Welch have very distinctive vocals and a knack for unusual indie pop. Did your talent derive from the lifestyle in Wales?

I guess so. Singing has practically been a part of Welsh culture for many years now. There is something relaxing about the countryside. But it’s almost like Greece and how art is a major part of the country’s culture. It’s natural to the people in the area.

You two also seem to have an obsession with singles as your fifth one will be released in October.

Alright, alright, it’s true (laughs). No one’s really gotten me yet though. Like I’m well known on an international scale but I’m not as big in the UK as you think because people know me and their music scene is quite different. The Top 20 is one big auto-tune and I don’t fit in there. My lyrics aren’t the same as they are very different. I’m really just excited to do another music video, so f*ck it (laughs).
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Check out these amazing pictures from the set of Marina’s new music video ‘Shampain‘. There is 60 pictures in our gallery which will hopefully keep us set until we get more video information. Marina tweeted about the shoot which took place on Tuesday saying:

Well, the video has been made. Thank you, London, for your clear sky & full moon. We made you something special. – @MarinasDiamonds

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