“Listening to music, and listening to other artists—that’s always inspired me,” MARINA told Apple Music 1’s Travis Mills in an interview promoting her 2021 album Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land. Despite her synth-pop style, this playlist suggests MARINA has been inspired by modern pop and R&B, particularly of the searingly honest variety—whether it’s Jessie Reyez’s up-front alt-folk or Kali Uchis’ 21st-century spin on real-talking soul.