The track is from the acclaimed artist’s forthcoming EP Roomful Of People
Having developed a deserved reputation as an artist who’s gorgeous, flowing melodies and thoughtful lyrics often make for these immersive and often gut-wrenching listening experiences, LA based pop singer-songwriter Rosie Darling is somebody who has earned the adoration and emotional investment of listeners who have found themselves captivated by her work and its personal and powerful nature.
The artist’s latest single ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ sees her battling with feelings like not feeling good enough for people and having to chase after their affirmation, articulating it in a way that both feels deeply personal while having a universal and resonating core that listeners can relate to and identify with. The pained tone of her vocals grows into something that feels powerful and empowered as the track goes on, making for a stunning tale of redemption and strength that draws you in thanks to how masterfully it is crafted.
Rosie Darling shares, “Smoke & Mirrors” is one of my favorite songs I’ve written. I wanted this song to capture the feeling of not being good enough or the idea of trying to prove your worth to someone who is constantly choosing not to see it. To me, the lyrics carry this song’s story in that it makes the listener feel like they are there in real time watching this moment play out over the course of the song.”