You know I’ve been smitten with Marina’s music over the last six months. From her Obsessions 7″ on Neon Gold to the tunes on her Myspace to her blog to the many remixes to her upcoming Crown Jewels EP. Here, Marina talks about her obsessions with regal things, leotards, Kate Bush and a whole lot more.

So you’re half Greek and half Welsh. How does each strand of you manifest itself in your music?
Greek music is beautiful and has the most incredible melodies. Greek people also have a real sense of tragedy and for whatever reason are a very dramatic/ passionate breed.. that characteristic has definitely manifested itself in the music. I’m a very up-and-down person. so perhaps that explains the sonic jumps/ differences between songs. I never stick to rules when songwriting. Just see what I feel like and whatever comes out, comes out.

What music did you listen to when you were growing up?
I listened to very little when I was growing up. The only music i remember making a connection with was No Doubt’s first record. Haha! And I remember standing by the fireplace and sining ‘Wonderwall’ and feeling very passionate/ dramatic. Haha!

What really inspired you to make music?
What inspired me was imagination and a great need to express something. I don’t think my life has been more/ less exciting than anyone elses but I have had a lot of different experiences and I felt that if I didn’t make music, I would definitely end up mentally ill. I still believe that.
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