Ava Valianti
Distant
At just 15, Ava Valianti is already carving out a space for herself in the indie pop world, and with “Distant,” she’s stepping into that spotlight with heart, honesty, and a sound that feels bigger than her years.
Released on May 23, “Distant” leans into the tension between growing up and growing apart. It’s a song about the quiet drift that can happen between childhood friends, not with a fight, but with time. Ava delivers that story through glistening production and an ear for melody that sticks long after the final chorus. There's a spark of summer in the sound, even as the lyrics ache with memory.
Released on May 23, “Distant” leans into the tension between growing up and growing apart. It’s a song about the quiet drift that can happen between childhood friends, not with a fight, but with time. Ava delivers that story through glistening production and an ear for melody that sticks long after the final chorus. There's a spark of summer in the sound, even as the lyrics ache with memory.
Since her debut last year, Ava’s momentum has been impossible to ignore. She’s earned over 150 radio spins across the U.S., landed nominations at the New England Music Awards, and came runner-up at the International Acoustic Music Awards. She’s opened shows for both rising and established names, from pop’s Jessica Baio to folk mainstay Lucy Kaplansky. And she’s just getting started, a debut EP is expected this Autumn.
“Distant” doesn’t shout for attention. It quietly grabs hold, striking a chord with anyone who’s ever looked back at a friendship and realized it’s no longer where it once was. Ava Valianti might be young, but she’s already proving she knows exactly how to say what others feel.
“Distant” doesn’t shout for attention. It quietly grabs hold, striking a chord with anyone who’s ever looked back at a friendship and realized it’s no longer where it once was. Ava Valianti might be young, but she’s already proving she knows exactly how to say what others feel.