International pop darling and multi-hyphenate powerhouse MARINA is back, and she’s not just raising the bar, she’s obliterating it. Released today via her very own Queenie Records in partnership with BMG, PRINCESS OF POWER is the kind of bold, joyous, spiritually electrifying pop statement that artists spend careers building toward. But MARINA, ever the visionary, arrives fully bloomed and blazing.
This isn’t just an album. It’s a revelation.
A Full-Circle Feminine Renaissance
PRINCESS OF POWER is MARINA’s sixth studio album and her first as an independent artist, a monumental step that sees her shedding all remnants of past expectations. If her 2021 project, Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land, observed the world with political urgency, PRINCESS OF POWER turns the gaze inward. It’s personal. It’s sacred. It’s liberation wrapped in glitter.
“I’ve accessed this new part of myself,” MARINA shares. “It’s really a rebuilding-my-life-from-scratch type of album. Which is probably why it has an exciting energy.” That energy bursts through every beat of this euphoric collection, from the shimmering, synth-glazed opener “PRINCESS OF POWER” to the aching vulnerability of “EVERYBODY KNOWS I’M SAD.” This is MARINA, unmasked and more luminous than ever.
Reclaiming the Crown: Sex, Strength, and Shimmering Synths
Let’s talk about “CUNTISSIMO.” An instant classic. A defiant, diamond-cut anthem to self-ownership and sensuality, the track has already earned critical praise for its empowering message. Rolling Stone dubbed it “an anthemic pop song inspired by glamorous, brave, confident women,” while Dork praised its “empowering” tone, and NME hailed it “unapologetic.”
The tracklist reads like a femme manifesto for the modern goddess:
- “BUTTERFLY” (20M+ streams already) is a triumphant goodbye to past selves and a fluttering salute to transformation
- “CUPID’S GIRL” seduces with its psychedelic edge and V Magazine-approved pop hooks
- “ADULT GIRL” and “HELLO KITTY” playfully flip the script on pop femininity with intelligence and intent
And then there’s “I ❤ YOU,” the album’s newest single and video, a synth-drenched ode to love as a superpower. Directed by Olivia De Camps, the video gleams with cinematic flair, wrapping MARINA’s poignant message in a romantic light. “Love is not a weak thing,” she explains. “Of all the superpowers we have as humans, love is our greatest one.”
From the Tower to the Main Stage
If you thought MARINA would release her magnum opus quietly, think again. Fresh off two thunderous performances on Coachella’s Main Stage, she’s now storming a festival circuit with the confidence of a pop titan. Tonight, she blesses the World Festival in Washington, D.C., followed by The Governors Ball in New York tomorrow. Additional headline stops include Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Outside Lands, All Things Go, and a two-weekend double feature at Austin City Limits.
This isn’t just a tour. It’s a coronation.
MARINA’s Cementing Her Legacy
MARINA’s evolution has never been about chasing trends. Since her 2009 debut, she’s carved a lane entirely her own, merging theatrical pop with introspective songwriting. From Electra Heart’s cult classic chaos to FROOT’s jewel-toned introspection and Love + Fear’s duality to Ancient Dreams’ societal mirror, each era has layered a deeper truth.
But PRINCESS OF POWER feels different. It’s not just her boldest statement. It’s her most joyful. Her most intimate. Her most free.
Speaking on her hopes for this project, MARINA says, “So often, women don’t think they’re allowed to feel their sexuality in a way that doesn’t involve how it looks for men. I would love to be able to free younger women of that, the feeling that our bodies don’t quite belong to us. And that’s what I’m after.”
It’s the kind of statement that defines a new chapter not just for MARINA but for every listener tuning in to reclaim their own sense of power.
PRINCESS OF POWER: Tracklist
- PRINCESS OF POWER
- BUTTERFLY
- CUNTISSIMO
- ROLLERCOASTER
- CUPID’S GIRL
- METALLIC STALLION
- JE NE SAIS QUOI
- DIGITAL FANTASY
- EVERYBODY KNOWS I’M SAD
- HELLO KITTY
- I ❤ YOU
- ADULT GIRL
- FINAL BOSS
North American Tour Dates 2025
- 06/06 – World Pride Music Festival – Washington, DC
- 06/07 – The Governors Ball – Queens, NY
- 06/13 – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival – Manchester, TN
- 08/02 – Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
- 08/03 – Osheaga – Montreal, QC
- 08/08 – Outside Lands – San Francisco, CA
- 09/28 – All Things Go – Columbia, MD
- 10/04 – Austin City Limits – Austin, TX
- 10/11 – Austin City Limits – Austin, TX
MARINA’s Pop Rebirth
In an era of pop where formula often outweighs feeling, MARINA’s PRINCESS OF POWER is a glittering exception, all heart, all heat, all power. It’s a celebration of sensuality, independence, and the eternal magic of becoming.
No longer the girl behind the glass, MARINA is now the final boss of her own story.
And she’s just getting started.
PRINCESS OF POWER is out now worldwide. Stream it. Live it. Wear the crown.
