Today we are pleased to turn over UK Music Tuesday to Marina And The Diamonds. A sly, bright presence in a Pop environment that can seem more nakedly packaged than ever, she has pulled together a playlist that is both heavy on quality and a smart shapshot of the genuine span of a genre that clearly fascinates and inspires her.



Since signing up to YouTube in July 2008, Marina has generated an impressive 18 million clicks from just 12 uploads, with "Hollywood" tipping the scales at a mighty 6.2 million hits. "YouTube has become kind of the voice of the people of our generation," she explains. "You have changed Pop Culture, the way that music labels work and the way that artists work. You've given artists who aren't necessarily signed a way to show people they are talented."



Her playlist places Madonna, Dolly Parton and Garbage are alongside the likes of Nirvana, Royksopp and Eminem, with less established acts like The Hundred In The Hands, Euro-Pop wonder Alizee and the perenially overlooked Robyn making cameo appearances. Hear her talk through her curation here:









It is always a pleasure to see how artists choose to approach putting together UK Music Tuesday playlists and Marina has been no exception. While clearly a Pop artist, her approach -- echoing many of the acts she lists above -- manages to be fresh while remaining somehow familiar. We wish her luck with the release of her debut album, "Family Jewels", and look forward to tracking her career here on YouTube.



Have fun,


Jamie Dolling, YouTube UK, recently watched "Marina And The Diamonds -- I Am Not A Princess".