Ava Valianti – “Distant”

There’s this feeling that hits when a song nails the emotion you didn’t even know you were carrying around, Ava Valianti’s new track “Distant” does exactly that. It’s got this bright, head-bobbing energy that somehow holds a little ache underneath it, like driving through your old neighborhood with the windows down, remembering people you don’t talk to anymore.

The production is crisp and bouncy, but there’s a real tug in her voice that gets you, it’s not trying too hard to be deep or dramatic. Ava sings about growing apart in a way that feels personal but also super relatable. Like yeah, we’ve all been there. Friends turn into memories, and you don’t even realize it’s happening until it already has.

I’ve had this one on repeat since it dropped. It’s the kind of track that sneaks up on you and is easy to sing along to, but the words stick around long after it ends. Ava keeps proving she’s got a real voice, and not just vocally. She knows how to say things that hit. If you aren’t already following her, get on it. You’ll want to be around for what’s next, songs, shows, all of it. Follow her on Instagram (@iamavavalianti) and keep an eye out.