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...

TerraTara: A Melodic Journey from Canada to the World. TerraTara, a singer-songwriter from Slocan, Canada, is making waves throughout the world. TerraTara's music is a reflection of the landscapes and surroundings that have influenced her life and journey. Her mysterious given name combines two names she was frequently likened to, Terra and Tara, in honour of Ireland's sacred Hill of Tara. Catherine McGrath, Jamaine Johnson, and Neil...