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...

Romanian singer, songwriter, and composer Ronna Riva is from the country of Romania. She is one of those artists who is dead set on proving to the world that she deserves to be recognized for her talent. https://soundcloud.com/ronnariva The waves of the Black Sea gently lap up against the coast of Constanta, Romania, a city that has a rich history to its name. It is also...