At just sixteen, Ava Valianti has already emerged as one of New England’s most compelling young voices, an artist who writes with the vulnerability of someone twice her age, yet with a creative edge that feels unmistakably her own. Hailing from Newbury, Massachusetts, Valianti has become known for songs that read like diary entries but resonate like anthems, blending indie-pop textures with a confessional honesty that refuses to hide behind polish.
Her latest single, “Hot Mess,” captures that balance perfectly. Equal parts sharp-edged, self-aware, and darkly funny, “Hot Mess” finds Valianti embracing the side of herself and all of us that feels chaotic, imperfect, or emotionally overloaded. Instead of trying to curate the perfect version of herself, she leans into the mess. The result is a track that is both tongue-in-cheek and emotionally grounded, shining a light on the rare ability she has to make youthful candor feel universally relatable.
Valianti describes “Hot Mess” as an anthem for anyone who has ever felt “too much and not enough at the same time.” That duality is her strength. The song slips between punchy energy and subtle vulnerability, mirroring the way adolescence often feels: loud emotions, internal contradictions, and moments where humor becomes a survival tool. Through crisp melodies and a fiercely honest lyrical approach, she turns the chaos of growing up into something empowering rather than shameful.
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| Ava Valianti Turns Chaos into Confidence on Her Bold New Single “Hot Mess” |
“Hot Mess” appears on her debut EP, petunias, a seven-track collection built around the beauty and fragility of youth. The EP feels like the first true arrival of Ava Valianti’s voice, unfiltered, human, and wide-open. From the fan favorites “Laugh Track,” “Distant,” and “Buttercups,” to the introspective new originals, Valianti crafts a sonic coming-of-age story that moves between whispered vulnerability and indie-pop brightness. Like the flower it’s named after, petunias show how ordinary moments can bloom into something profound.
Though early in her career, Valianti has already gained international traction. Since her 2023 debut, she has earned over 300 radio spins, New England Music Award nominations, a 2025 Boston Music Awards nod, and runner-up honors at the International Acoustic Music Awards and Unsigned Music Awards. She has shared stages with artists such as Jessica Baio, Lucy Kaplansky, Grammy-nominated Andrew Duhon, and The Strumbellas, while also selling out her own shows.
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| Ava Valianti Turns Chaos into Confidence on Her Bold New Single “Hot Mess” |
What sets Ava Valianti apart is not just talent, it’s the emotional literacy she brings to pop music. She writes with sensitivity but performs with conviction, turning the messiness of youth into songs that feel timeless. With “Hot Mess,” Ava Valianti doesn’t just own her imperfections; she turns them into power. And in doing so, she solidifies herself as one of the most exciting young artists shaping the future of indie-pop.
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