Last Friday, MARINA brought the North American leg of her sold-out PRINCESS OF POWER TOUR to a close at The Fox Theater in Oakland, CA, and fans got more than a farewell.
As the lights dimmed, the pop visionary announced a deluxe edition of PRINCESS OF POWER, calling it a “special gift” to mark the end of the run.
The album, which dropped today, marks a defining moment for MARINA: her first release as an independent artist under her own label, Queenie Records LLC. After years of shapeshifting eras and sonic evolutions, this project feels like the purest reflection of her: bold, self-made, and completely in control.
The deluxe edition introduces four new tracks: “SEX IS POWER,” “HOW TO SAY GOODBYE,” “KEY TO THE CASTLE,” and “UNFAMILIAR HEAVENS,” along with a remix of fan favorite “EVERYBODY KNOWS I’M SAD,” featuring British pop act Absolutely.
Each song expands the album’s emotional universe, blending introspection with MARINA’s signature cinematic pop flair.
💋 “SEX IS POWER” is the undeniable standout. Over pulsing synths and hypnotic beats, MARINA reclaims sensuality as strength, cooing “shut your mouth and put your body on me” before the mantra drops: “we’re in power mode.” It’s the kind of line that makes you want to grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and remember exactly who you are.
🌧️ “UNFAMILIAR HEAVENS” brings a reflective calm, exploring emotional distance with an almost spiritual tenderness.
💔 “HOW TO SAY GOODBYE” captures the ache of letting go when someone keeps playing games, balancing sadness with the quiet strength that comes from finally walking away.
🎃 “KEY TO THE CASTLE” might be the most unexpected: a dark, theatrical anthem that channels Thriller-esque energy, perfect for Halloween playlists and late-night club moments.
And to close, “EVERYBODY KNOWS I’M SAD (feat. Absolutely)” reimagines the fan favorite into a euphoric, danceable release, turning pain into movement and sorrow into freedom.
It’s a fitting close to a record that celebrates transformation in every form: emotional, creative, and personal. MARINA isn’t just making pop music anymore; she’s crafting a manifesto for self-power. Each beat feels like an exhale, each lyric a declaration that she’s fully stepped into her own light.
Listening to this project feels like being invited into MARINA’s world, one where growth, self-love, and honesty all coexist in shimmering harmony. It’s music for anyone who’s ever rebuilt themselves, found beauty in vulnerability, or learned that power can be soft too.
XO Diva D 