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MARINA, The Queen has Returned!
- Fernando Flores
- Sep 30
- 3 min read
Written by Fernando Flores
Photography by Danica Robinson
The Princess emerges out of the Star Fields
Four years after releasing her fifth album, “Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land” MARINA creates a strong comeback with the release of “Princess of Power.” After the announcement of the U.S. tour, longtime fans swell with excitement, eager to welcome MARINA back to the stage after years of not touring.
Performance Leveled-Up!
Excitement reached an all time high after Mallrat warmed the crowd up with her stellar performance that had MARINA fans asking for more from her. Minutes after her set, fans where still talking about Mallrat’s performance as they add her onto their Spotify playlists while waiting for MARINA to come on stage. The energy has been building up all year. MARINA has perfectly created enough hype through her past performances during this year. Honorable mentions are, of course, her Coachella appearance which was incredible, vibrant and full of energy. Secondly is her Governors Ball performance, striking a home run with her fan base and collecting a bigger cult following after the fact. She as created so much uproar for the Princess of Power and has cemented her status as a must-see live act.
Stimulation Theory
After so many previews to what energy MARINA is capable of, there’s no wonder why the crowd was so eager to see her. Soon enough, we’re sent into the simulation that’s P.O.P. as we follow the storyline based inside of a video game. MARINA starts the opening notes of “Princess of Power,” causing the venue to erupt in excitement. The powerful song sets the tone for the rest of the set. Starting strong, MARINA lets out a ton of energy and really commands the stage only captivating the crowd even harder than before. Everyone, including myself, enchanted by her energy starts to dance and let loose. For once our problems are out the door and everyone starts to show their Cuntissimo side.
Return of the Classics
Across an hour-long set blending fresh tracks with beloved oldies, MARINA brings the audience through a wave of emotions and nostalgia. Not one person stood still, everyone singing her lyrics back to her, in a rave style energy. By the end of the night, time had flown by and fans were left with that euphoric feeling of having shared such an unforgettable performance. Yet, MARINA had more to give.
The Marina Fund
MARINA an advocate for LGBTQ+ so graciously donates 10% of the performances merch sales back to the LGBTQ+ communities across the United States. Not only is she helping the LGBTQ+ community but each purchase also helps deliver urgent relief in Palestine. It's very noble on MARINA’s part to contribute to these really huge issues with merch sales that usually go towards the artists.
Winner!
An advocate for peace, the LGBTQ+ community and a great performer. What more can be said about MARINA but that her talents go further than singing. Although her first half of the tour is coming to an end, you can still catch her performances until November. If you’re looking for a lively setlist and an energetic crowd of fans, definitely go see MARINA in her next performance!