Marina & The Diamonds
9 January 2009 :: posted by Travis :: add to favs
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”
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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!
Ian France
January 10th, 2009 at 4.19 pm
I love their sound! The songwriting of Little Boots and even a little more accessible. A most excellent find! Merci.
Dixon
January 11th, 2009 at 2.37 am
Wow I actually think she’s better than both Little Boots and La Roux, great find!
Michael
January 11th, 2009 at 9.44 pm
This is great! I love this site
*tear*
Brandon William Fletcher
January 12th, 2009 at 1.29 pm
uggggghghggggggggh come onplz!
Anonymous
January 12th, 2009 at 3.56 pm
This is fucking great! thanks big stereo
Your Only Friend
January 14th, 2009 at 4.57 pm
great track, loved the video too. it was a real ‘ahhh, it all makes sense now, awesome’ moment at the end…
nick
January 14th, 2009 at 9.46 pm
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.
steve
January 15th, 2009 at 9.32 pm
Is there a high bit rate version of Obessions? I’ll buy it. I don’t need a 7″ record.
urban fabric
February 24th, 2009 at 5.37 am
TRAVIS!!! Another “DIAMOND” in the ruff. Great find man! kudo’s
James Wilbur
February 24th, 2009 at 11.13 am