Marina and the Diamonds has admitted she believes fans should be ‘proud’ of her new pop reinvention.

The 26-year-old, who releases comeback single, ‘Primadonna,’ on Apr 22, has faced criticism from some fans for pursuing a more commercial sound with her new material, but Marina told Gigwise she feels her mainstream acceptance should be celebrated:

"I think the indie fanbase and my indie background should be proud that I was an artist selling my handmade records to Rough Trade for £2 a pop and i've been asked to work with Dr Luke - who's on the other side of the spectrum.

"I really want to grow as an artist, get out of my bedroom and do what I was frightened of - which was sharing my identity with other people."

The Welsh singer-songwriter, who kicks off her UK tour at London’s Tabernacle in May, releases her second album, ‘Electra Heart,’ on Apr 30.