by Gabriella Wright 
A new generation of songwriters is taking the music scene by storm; young artists like Halsey, Bella Poarch, and Billie Eilish, are challenging songwriting standards resulting in a relatable, vulnerable sound. Rising indie-pop artist Rosie Darling has taken this in stride, producing deep-cut lyrics about love, growing up, and self-discovery with beautiful backing melodies any age could enjoy and relate to, especially in her latest EP, "Golden Age".
Darling has writing credits on all her songs from her two released EPs. Darling said all her songs are inspired by real emotions and based on personal stories. She sings about dancing at an ex’s older sister’s wedding on "What a Convincing Illusion" and finding an old card while cleaning out her car on Witness. These details immerse the listener in the emotions she sings about. Her song, “What a Convincing Illusion,” is "about how people don’t always measure up to the idea of them...