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...

Swedish Sensation Tilda Allie Crafts a Transcendent Soundscape in 'Theme II' alongside Maria Nunes and Laura Lesourd. Tilda Allie is a versatile artist from Sweden currently residing in south-east London. Her ethereal appeal lures listeners to go through a unique combination of techno, soul, jazz, and the dreamy soundtracks of movies. Tilda Allie is from Sweden, although she was raised in south-east London. Allie's creative variety...