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...

Natalie Clark has carved out a specialised area that is recognised for its genuineness. Having serenaded the airwaves of countless radio stations and television shows, Natalie's voice has become an emblem of refined artistry. Los Angeles might be her recording haven, but the open roads of the United States have witnessed her touring prowess. Not to forget, she dazzled the stage, opening for the illustrious Grammy-awarded...