Backstory:

Darling College is a band of four best friends who met during their time at Harvard University, hence the name Darling College. The band members include lead singer and guitarist Alex Donahue, drummer Jeremy Black, bassist Kelly Green, and keyboardist Sarah White. They all started out as members of various rock and jazz bands while in college. Despite their different musical backgrounds, they found a common interest in creating a unique and experimental blend of their different musical influences, and so, Darling College was born in 2014.

During their early days, the band used to perform in various college festivals and local pubs. They gained popularity with their unique sound and poetic lyrics, which were heavily influenced by literature, philosophy, and personal experiences. The band released their first album in 2017 which was a major success, catapulting them to the national stage. The band’s raw energy and earnest lyrics resonated with a generation of young adults, making Darling College a household name.

Genre:
Alternative Rock/ Indie Pop

Title:
“Pages of Yesterday”

Full song lyrics:

Verse 1
Am G F C
Burned out candles and sweet melodies,
Am G F C
On the pages of yesterday, we found our liberty,
Am G F C
Scribbled notes and fragments of dreams,
Am G F C
In the margins of yesterday, we learned what love means.

Chorus
Dm Am
Let’s dance under the starlight,
F G
Where the past and present unite,
Dm Am
Threading stories in the twilight,
F G
On the pages of yesterday, we write.

Verse 2
Am G F C
Lost in letters and inked symphony,
Am G F C
On the pages of yesterday, we found our harmony,
Am G F C
In the echoes of laughter and the stillness of tears,
Am G F C
On the pages of yesterday, we painted our years.

(Repeat Chorus)

Favorite fan’s name:
Hannah Thompson

Testimonial:

“I’ve been a fan of Darling College ever since their first performance at our university’s music festival. Their unique sound is so refreshing and their lyrics are so deep and thought-provoking. They’re more than just a band to me, they’re like the voice of our generation. Their song “Pages of Yesterday” in particular resonates deeply with me. It’s about cherishing past memories while looking forward to the future. Darling College is my favorite because their music makes me feel understood and gives voice to my feelings in a way that nothing else can.”