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...

A Nostalgic Resonance: Celebrating Shared Harmony in "It Takes Two". Sharon Hendrix's musical career has been nothing short of inspirational, from the time she was only two years old and fearlessly sang out in church to her collaborations with superstars like Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. Her most recent cover of "It Takes Two," a duet with Marvin Robinson, reflects the same passion and...