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...

Nolo Grace demonstrated extraordinary creativity transforming different genres of music into a unique and rich musical amalgamation. Her unique combination of ethereal electronic alternative pop has found a home with her listeners worldwide and she is now regarded as one of the distinct voices of today's music business. Through her origin in New York, and now being based in Los Angeles, Nolo Grace is an example...