Hailing from Massachusetts, newcomer Ava Valianti is a singer-songwriter whose unique talent and passion for music have quickly propelled her into the global indie pop spotlight. With a soulful voice that carries both vulnerability and strength, her music has drawn comparisons to artists such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Reneé Rapp and Gracie Abrams.
Ava’s songs have struck a chord with listeners around the world, threading emotional tales with carried by stunning melodic writing. Making her entrance last year, in October she released her debut single “Bubble Wrap,” returning in February this year with her sophomore outing “Middle Ground.”
Now, with her debut EP set to drop this summer, she continues to build on her early success with her latest release, her brand new third single titled “January.” The new track is a deeply personal and relatable song that revolves around the heartache of loving someone from afar, knowing that the person they’re with is a better fit, capturing the pain and unresolved feelings that persist despite the recognition that you are not what they need.
Brought in by distant vocal samples as delicate instrumental textures gently rise, an enchanting sonic scene takes hold as Ava’s silky vocal leads dance above to spin alluring melodies and poignant storytelling lyricism. The gentle patter of percussion injects a subtly energy before slowing down and slipping into a dreamy folk-inflected vibe where elegant vocals drift above the lilting sway of acoustic guitar chords and hushed plod of bass notes.
Building the energy back up with the shuffle of drums, an uptempo indie pop aesthetic sees dancing vocal hooks float above intricate instrumentation and an atmospheric haze. Flowing with graceful tempo glides and capped by Ava’s beautiful vocal performance throughout, “January” delivers another spectacular display of the artist’s compelling sound that’s at once widely appealing and thoroughly original.
It’s a superb track that builds to an epic crescendo full of soaring melodies and bold percussion, before floating down to a stripped back and intimate finale. With her debut EP arriving soon, 2024 is shaping up to be a break out year for this exciting new talent on the rise and we can’t wait to see what she’s got in store next.
Listen to January below
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