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...

What took us so long to find out about these two treasures? Hopefully, it's not too late to enjoy our most recent finds; we think you'll like them just as much as we do. The new track "They Call Me El Guapo" by American rapper and comdedian Terry Jones features Dashius Clay. This modern composition combines the essence of Latin rhythms with the main elements of...