GIRLHOOD explores the raw, emotional journey of growing up as a woman. It dives into themes of love and heartbreak, generational trauma, and the heavy societal expectations placed on girls. The transition from girlhood to womanhood is marked by grief that transforms into rage, addressing depression, but also the process of healing and rediscovering love. It’s a poignant reflection on the complex layers of identity, pain, and empowerment.

The Lovers

What Belongs to the Sea

Vanilla Sundae

Prague

Yarrow

Sunflowers

Girlhood

Outro

Just Like You

Interlude

GIRLHOOD: THE ENCORE is a continuation of the story, an intimate reflection on the transition from girlhood to womanhood. These songs, written during that transformative time, felt too important to leave behind. This EP brings them to life alongside stripped-down, acoustic versions from GIRLHOOD, offering a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the emotions that shaped the journey. It’s a softer yet equally powerful echo of the original—one last chapter before closing the book.

What Belongs to the Sea (Acoustic Version)

Prague (Acoustic Version)

Crave

The Lovers (Acoustic Version)

Flowers Growing in my Heart (Acoustic Version)

WHERE TO BUY
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF3N9M3Y
Audiobooks: https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/810816
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-theory-darling-marcos-gonsalez/1146201968?ean=2940190839944
Libro.fm: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780807018606-in-theory-darling

ABOUT
A love letter to queer of color theory and how it has helped the author to discover himself, reclaim identities, celebrate queer joy, and work towards liberation

Marcos Gonsalez found his greatest source of joy when he encountered queer theory in college. As they put it, “queers and college go together like peanut butter and jelly,” and for them, this was especially true. Seeing himself reflected in the work José Esteban Muñoz was life-changing: Muñoz’s theory of disidentification empowered Gonsalez to reclaim their Latinx and queer identities—and inspired him to push back against the largely-white monolith of queer theory.

In the sophisticated yet intimately disarming prose of In Theory, Darling, Gonsalez takes his copy of Disidentifications to the gay bar, to the classroom, to their childhome and beyond, inviting us to go along with him as he limns the queerness of reality TV, mourns the victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre, searches for their uncle in Paris Is Burning, looks for Muñoz’s legacy in the streets of New York, and situates themself in the lineage of the queer elders who have come before him.

Conversational yet deeply analytical, intimate yet wide-ranging, youthful yet sophisticated, Gonsalez’s essays crackle with intellectual energy—and remind us just how life-giving theory can be.

A Selection from "In Theory, Darling: Searching for José Esteban Muñoz and the Queer Imagination"

“Bright Eyes, Brave Hearts” by Dr. Elliot Lach is a heartfelt song dedicated to the young Mandarin-speaking students who travel far from home to pursue their dreams in the United States. With poetic lyrics and warm, sweeping melodies, the track captures the bittersweet experience of growing up fast, building new friendships, and honoring their roots while embracing a future full of promise. Blending traditional Chinese instruments like the guzheng and erhu with modern pop and cinematic elements, this track celebrates resilience, gratitude, and hope in a foreign land — where bright eyes meet brave hearts.

Whether they stay in America or return to familiar ground, these students carry a piece of both worlds with them. This song is their tribute.

Bright Eyes, Brave Hearts

This is not just a song — it’s a quiet scream.
“She was eighteen...” is an alternative spoken-word ballad that dives into the inner world of a young girl struggling in silence. It's a raw, haunting narrative about pain unseen, voices unheard, and the heartbreaking beauty of vulnerability.
The lyrics unfold like pages from a diary that no one ever read in time.
For anyone who has ever felt invisible — this is for you.
Let’s not ask "What happened?" after it’s too late.

Written and performed by rosu.

She was eighteen...

"You're Still My Baby" is a heartfelt, upbeat indie-pop ditty that celebrates a daughter’s journey from childhood to independence through the eyes of a proud (and slightly sentimental) parent. With playful lyrics, catchy rhythms, and a chorus that hits right in the feels, the song captures the bittersweet joy of watching your little one grow up—while never quite letting go of who they were to you. Perfect for parents, dance floors, and anyone who's ever whispered, "you’ll always be my baby."

You're Still My Baby

email address
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Rising star rewriting all music history.　rosu
artist link
applemusic
https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/rosu/1729955406

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/2faJBc6tGVkPQuZU8jOTM4?si=CLhhktpiQ9yEZ6bMOKFtPQ

patreon
patreon.com/rosu419
audiomack
https://audiomack.com/1rosukiyo

Bandcamp
https://rosu1.bandcamp.com/music

Ophelia Thorn is a singer-songwriter and visual artist, blending haunting melodies and evocative lyrics to create a captivating sound. Inspired by mythology and pre-Raphaelite paintings, she is constantly experimenting with new styles and sounds. With a background in poetry, Ophelia expresses herself through multiple artistic mediums.

Bran-Doni is an independent recording artist, music producer, and Silicon Valley technologist working at the forefront of robotics and immersive experiences. His passion for innovation often bleeds into his music, where songs become sonic reflections of a technophile’s view of the world—sometimes pondering what it means to be human in a machine-driven age, and other times simply letting loose with raw, spirited energy. Bran-Doni’s music is emotionally charged and vocally driven, telling stories of hope, struggle, curiosity, levity, and joy.

Influenced by a wide spectrum of artists—including Stone Temple Pilots, Muse, Foo Fighters, Collective Soul, Green Day, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Sting, George Michael, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Elvis Presley—Bran-Doni crafts songs that resonate deeply while embracing both the analog and the digital. Whether exploring existential questions or just vibing on a groove, he invites listeners into a space where emotion meets invention.

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