Ava Valianti

Ava Valianti may be just 15, but her music hits with the emotional depth and polish of a seasoned artist. Her new single Distant (out May 23) blends aching honesty with a bright, indie-pop pulse — a bittersweet anthem about growing apart from childhood friends that’s both deeply relatable and sonically addictive. Since debuting in 2023, Ava has built a strong national presence with over 150 radio spins, two New England Music Award nominations, and a runner-up finish at the International Acoustic Music Awards. She’s opened for pop artist Jessica Baio and folk legend Lucy Kaplansky, sold out her first headlining show, and will release her debut EP this fall. Distant stands out with its emotional contrast — wistful lyrics wrapped in upbeat, summer-ready production — capturing that universal coming-of-age moment when life moves on without fanfare