Ava Valianti - Wishing Well
At just 15, Ava Valianti proves she’s not your average teen with a guitar. Her latest single, Wishing Well, is an indie folk jewel that feels like cracking open a diary under the stars, where every page drips with nostalgia and the bittersweet ache of growing up. This is the kind of song you’d find playing in Lady Bird as Saoirse Ronan gazes wistfully out of a car window, wondering where it all went wrong—or maybe right. From the first strum, Wishing Well feels like a hug. Delicate acoustic guitars set the scene, Ava’s voice floats in like a soft breeze, and before you know it, you’re knee-deep in a shimmering soundscape that’s as raw as it is enchanting. It’s got the intimate vibes of a Taylor Swift acoustic ballad, but with modern pop production touches that bring to mind Billie Eilish’s moody atmospherics or Gracie Abrams’ bedroom confessions. The lyrics are pure poetry too. “The wishing well’s dry, but the echoes remain” hits like a punch to the heart—a metaphor so vivid you can practically see the cracked stone and hear the whispers of childhood dreams. Inspired by Ava’s reflections on watching her favorite childhood haunts fade away, the song dives deep into the tender, universal struggle of letting go while holding on to fragments of hope. The chorus is where the magic happens, swelling with cinematic grandeur that’ll make you want to scream-sing along or maybe just stare pensively at the horizon. It’s a song that celebrates resilience without shying away from the messy, beautiful process of change. With Wishing Well, Ava shows she’s a storyteller with a knack for turning growing pains into gold. If this is just the beginning, her upcoming EP promises to be a treasure chest of feels.
Ava Valianti - Laugh Track
You know those imaginary conversations you have with a talk show host about your life? Ava Valianti perfectly captures that feeling of constantly being aware of how the world perceives you. The prettiest voice sings one of the most beautiful melodies in the Laugh Track. Ava's control over her vocals feels so deceptively easy. And it is so much more impressive to watch when she performs the song live. Her voice carries a unique, airy quality, and she delivered with an almost lazy manner. This creates a lilting quality that is mesmerising and engaging. The lyrics are definitely the best part of this song. It hit a bit too close to home. I realized that her fear and uneasiness were also my own. Fully leaning into the concept, the metaphors seem humorous on the surface but when you sit down and think about it, the impact is deep and overwhelming. When I really took in the lyric, "I’m without intermission/Am I worth the price of admission?" it left me reeling. It seems so simple but the depth of the metaphor is refreshing. The title is also a perfect representation of the disquiet that the whole song is addressing. The bridge where she sings, "We’re all laughing/Is it with me or at me?" clarifies how she sees her life, unable to recognize if she is a part of the laugh track or if she is actually the joke that they're laughing at. And when the bridge with the repeated lyric, "Such loud laughing," heightens the intensity, it seems like the perfect way to bring the song to its climax. Ava Valianti, at just 15 years old, showcases her incredible talent with both her songwriting and singing. Her creative direction is clear, and that makes her a promising artist to keep an eye out for. And that is exactly what I will be doing.
Ava Valianti - Distant
'Ava Valianti - Distant' is a quiet heartache wrapped in shimmering indie pop, a tender time capsule of growing up, growing apart, and holding on. The Massachusetts-born teenage singer-songwriter delivers an emotionally resonant performance that feels as personal as a page torn from her journal. From the gentle strum of the opening guitar to the aching rise of the final refrain, Distant pulses with youthful introspection and poetic sincerity. Ava’s voice—breathy yet sure, delicate yet expressive—holds the emotional weight of every word like a whispered confession. She sings not just about drifting friendships, but about the strange, beautiful ache of becoming someone new while missing someone old. Lyrically, she shines with clever yet heartfelt turns of phrase. Lines like “Knew you like the back of my left hand, my right hand man” showcase her lyrical dexterity—playful, poignant, and instantly memorable. There’s a balance in her songwriting that feels both wise and wounded, a duality of hope and heartbreak. When the beat kicks in and the production swells, the track blossoms with subtle urgency, elevating the song without losing its intimacy. The titular refrain—“And it feels distant”—lands like a sigh you didn’t know you were holding. It’s a hook not just heard, but felt. Ava Valianti doesn’t try to imitate anyone. She leans into her own voice—soulful, thoughtful, and remarkably self-assured. Distant is not only a standout single; it’s a statement from an artist already carving out her own space in the indie pop landscape. Bittersweet and beautiful, Distant would pair perfectly with the emotional highs and lows of a film like We Live In Time—a reminder that love, in all its forms, is never simple, but always worth remembering.
Ava Valianti - Clean My Room
Ava Valianti has always been a master at writing and producing painfully resilient songs, and Clean My Room is especially so! The sixteen-year-old singer-songwriter who embodies the choices one makes in their youth is in this number. Her vocals, along with her choice in chord progression, are as perfect and similar to Taylor Swift's. The Massachusetts songwriter has a way of turning mundane moments into something that can touch you. Her music is largely indie pop, but it occasionally strays into experimental and R&B territory as well. The track is an emotional popcorn that is bursting with complexity and life. It has a cinematic quality to the way it moves from quiet moments to when you hear the full force of the band. Her voice is unforgettable; every bit of it breaks your heart just a little bit because she’s singing about the moments from her life that she remembers while cleaning her room! The track is tailored and produced to perfection, making it seem effortless. For a song that is only about 4 and a half minutes, it sure does have a journey in terms of the variety of ups and downs we hear in the track's backing. The track has a connection to coming of age and letting go, much like Lady Bird, who is on her way to experience the world completely. Ava Valianti weilds her magical-musical sword and is ready to conquer the world. She has a long way to go, and if her beginning is this strong, I'm curious and excited to see the great lengths her music will travel.
Ava Valianti - Hot Mess
Ava invites you to own your messy side with her stirring new single, 'Hot Mess'! Fresh off her debut album release, 'petunias, 'Hot Mess' has her mixing things up a bit, diving into a stirring Britney Spears-esque pop rock sound while preserving her introspective storytelling style writing vocals. 'Hot Mess' opens with astral synths, glitching and swerving, launching into quirky yet oh so groovy pop rock arrangement. Ava begins to sing with a nonchalant cool manner, “She has her hair done in a bow, my makeup′s smudged from yesterday, she gets up early, puts down her phone, I’m logging hours like I′m getting paid…” 'Hot Mess' centers around themes of self-awareness and acceptance. Eva seems to compare herself to a perfect version of how the world wants her to be but instead, she's a 'Hot Mess'! We love the back and forth contrast between points of perspective, one from the outside and the other is how she actually feels. Her humble acceptance of her own chaos and imperfections is what makes this so compelling. Its empowers listeners to check their own modes of self-talk, an important message during these times! This is the kind of track you can envision as the score for the latest comedy drama starring Lindsay Lohan, 'Freaky Friday2', where she once again switches bodies with her own mother, and they have no choice but to navigate each other's hot mess! Musically, this is thoroughly enjoyable with sultry rhythmic strums, messy crashing drums, and familiar pop-rock melodies. The chorus is enthralling with swinging rhythmic strums and loud declarations of 'Im a hot mess!' We can totally imagine a room full of fans screaming along with her, a powerful collective catharsis. 'Hot Mess' is beautifully composed and speaks volumes to this young's artist artistic vision and energy. She brings an effortlessly cool but sincere personality to this opus, making her thoroughly likable and relatable. Ultimately, the message Ava leaves you with is this, you're better off accepting your 'Hot Mess' rather than fighting it, stop changing yourself to be what others want you to.