1.9.2009

Marina & The Diamonds

posted by Travis

If Little Boots and La Roux represent opposite ends of a spectrum then Marina & The Diamonds falls somewhere safely in the middle. There’s a quirkiness that Marina shares with La Roux but relaxes on some serious songwriting akin to Little Boots — all three share some solid pop sensibilities. Yeah, comparing apples and oranges and pears but the triad represents a new wave of women singer/songwriters that is refreshing and strong and wonderful. And all three craft songs that will be stuck on repeat for the next twelve months, at least.

Anyway.

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Marina & The Diamonds – “Obsessions”

Only 250 copies of this one — You’ll wanna get your hands on it now before it is all gone and selling for like $5k on ebay. Pre-order directly from Neon Gold.

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Marina & The Diamonds – “Mowgli’s Road”

http://danishpoet.blogspot.com/ Ian France

Wow, I've never heard of these guys before, but they're fantastic! Thanks for the tip, I'm definitely going to be listening to their stuff. The music vid's pretty cool too!
http://www.dixonfoma.blogspot.com Dixon

I love their sound! The songwriting of Little Boots and even a little more accessible. A most excellent find! Merci.
Michael

Wow I actually think she's better than both Little Boots and La Roux, great find!
http://www.fakedpotatoes.com Brandon William Flet

This is great! I love this site

*tear*
Anonymous

uggggghghggggggggh come onplz!
http://blog.youronlyfriends.com Your Only Friend

This is fucking great! thanks big stereo
nick

great track, loved the video too. it was a real 'ahhh, it all makes sense now, awesome' moment at the end…
steve

seriously a kickass find. I agree that it takes la roux and lil boots and just makes something better. Awesome voice and the songs are great.
http://urbanfabric.wordpress.com urban fabric

Is there a high bit rate version of Obessions? I'll buy it. I don't need a 7" record.
http://www.myspace.com/swigglestick James Wilbur

TRAVIS!!! Another "DIAMOND" in the ruff. Great find man! kudo's

Marina & The Diamonds

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