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...

Emerging Artist Himmat Singh Blends Tradition and Contemporary Sounds in a Fresh, Dynamic Track "Akh Kashni" Himmat Singh has emerged from the busy music scenes of San Francisco and Los Angeles. His new single "Akh Kashni" is a modern take on a traditional Punjabi folk song, sure to make a big splash. This song gets the spirit of Punjabi music while adding modern pop and R&B...