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...

Having two music heavyweights on your single indicates your song will be top-notch, and you should grab a look at the accompanying visual by all means imaginable. Akash aims to take control of the entire music landscape with this one, enlisting American rapper Fetty Wap and Chicago-raised singer Lisa Mishra on the new single "Balenciaga." It appears to be a fascinating collaboration between Fetty Wap and...