Rule No. 1 is that you gotta have fun.
And if the lovely Marina & the Diamonds performed at the Little 500 concert next spring, that won’t be a problem. This Welsh singer-songwriter — and my spirit animal — would be the perfect addition to the list of Little 500 performers at IU.
With her Electra heart and bubblegum-bitch attitude, Marina’s stage presence would be exhilarating and actually entertaining ?to witness.
Her combined glamorous demeanor and fierceness would appeal to more students, especially compared to this year’s headliner, who’s single “I Don’t F**k With You” is arguably his only notable work. And may I ask, Schoolboy Who?
This Prima donna is authentic, fearless and empowering. Not to mention, she is fantastically talented.
Listening to her music makes me feel like I can conquer the world and still look fabulous doing it. And I think that is so important. No lipstick smudges ?here, folks.
Her lyrics are laced with themes such as female empowerment, self-confidence and shrewdness. Her ever-popular hit song “How To Be A Heartbreaker” lets it be known that women can be heartbreakers, too.
And the timing of the concert would be phenomenal. Marina just released “Froot,” her most confident album yet, and my personal anthem to life.
The album is sophisticated, yet flirty and ?intoxicating. The track list encompasses themes varying from falling out of love and self-appreciation to the harsh realities of human nature. It is raw, self-assured and, of course, fabulous.
The first song on the list, “Happy,” has a melancholic vibe, but embodies self-appreciation and finding true happiness and peace from within. It’s not about falling in love with someone else; it’s about finding ?contentment within herself.
Next up is “Froot,” which is also the title of her new album. The song itself is seductive and one of the more upbeat songs on the album. And the music video? Marina is cool, sexy and looks like she could seduce any creature within a 10-mile radius. Also, I want all ?the dresses.
Another favorite of mine from the album is “Can’t Pin Me Down,” which shuts down the idea of putting others in boxes.
“It’s about women, mainly,” says Marina. “It’s about what people expect you to be or who they think you are, when actually they have no idea.”
Some may call it a girl crush. I call it true love. Marina, if you performed at the Little 500 concert my senior year, I wouldn’t ask for ?anything else in life.
nrowthor@indiana.edu
