One of the newest names to emerge from the French music scene is Jan Youri, a singer, songwriter, and composer from Grenoble. France has always been known for its incredible music scene, producing some of the most legendary musicians of all time. What sets Jan Youri apart from other up-and-coming musicians is her unique musical chords and voice. Even though she's just beginning her career in...

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...