Ava Valianti represents something increasingly rare in contemporary music: genuine precocity without artifice. This Massachusetts artist, who is only fifteen years old, handles general themes with a level of emotional depth that is shocking. She shows that youth can bring out the best in complicated human experiences, rather than hiding them. "Distant," her sixth single, functions as a sonic archaeology of friendship's dissolution. The track excavates layers...

Ayisi - Prayer (Official Video) Great songs deserve videos to go with and Ayisi knows the drill. Visuals boast of a serene locale which beams some eye-catching colours on his highly contrast silhouette. All in all, the video's absolute simplicity harmonizes well with the song's now-familiar tone, meaning viewers won't be left feeling detached. Ayisi's latest visual offering is in all respects very organic and...