Sometimes, someone doesn't need to be famous to become the center of our universe. All it takes is seeing them differently. A small gesture suddenly feels extraordinary, a simple word takes on unexpected meaning, and before we know it, we've created an idealised version of someone we may not even fully know. That fascination is at the heart of “celebrity,” the single marking the beginning of a new chapter for Ava Valianti.
At just 17, the independent Massachusetts singer-songwriter uses the song to explore the allure and dangers of putting someone on a pedestal. Although she is building a music career of her own, performing onstage and pursuing opportunities that could bring her closer to fame, this time she looks at the phenomenon from the other side: through the eyes of someone who turns another person into a star simply because they are completely captivated by them.
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Ava Valianti
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“celebrity” captures what it feels like to see the world through rose-coloured glasses, when even the smallest details seem to carry enormous significance. The person we admire stops being ordinary and becomes the main character in our own story. But beneath that fascination lies a question: are we falling for who someone really is, or for the version of them we've created in our imagination?
The song is the first preview of kismet, her third EP, and a clear sign of artistic evolution. Following the introspective indie pop of petunias and the louder, guitar-driven sound of Sophomore Slump, Ava is beginning to explore new territory, incorporating influences from jazz and R&B while retaining the imaginative lyrics, personal storytelling, and emotional honesty that have defined her work.
Her next single, “acupuncture,” released on October 9, continues that exploration from a different perspective. This time, Ava approaches unrequited love with a more playful attitude, capturing mixed signals, misplaced optimism, and the blurry line between friendship and something more. It's a song about recognising that someone might not be right for you and falling for them anyway.
Her artistic growth is matched by an independent career that has already surpassed 680,000 streams, with airplay on more than 300 radio stations worldwide. She has received recognition from the Boston Music Awards, New England Music Awards, International Acoustic Music Awards, and Unsigned Only Music Awards. She also earned second place in American Songwriter's Road Ready Talent Contest, performing in the finals at Nashville's legendary Basement East.
Onstage, Ava has brought her music to audiences across New England, New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles, including a performance at the GRAMMY Museum. She has also headlined her own shows and shared stages with nationally touring artists, bringing the same vulnerability and personality that define her songwriting into her live performances.
With three EPs reflecting different stages of her creative journey before even finishing high school, Ava Valianti seems to have one thing figured out: she doesn't need to choose a genre to define who she is. Instead, she prefers to follow wherever the songs take her. kismet represents her most adventurous chapter yet: warmer, influenced by jazz, and more playful, with room for humour and new ways of exploring the complexities of growing up.
Because perhaps music, like love, is also about learning to see things from a different perspective. And sometimes, someone can become a celebrity without ever stepping onto a stage.
“celebrity” captures what it feels like to see the world through rose-coloured glasses, when even the smallest details seem to carry enormous significance. The person we admire stops being ordinary and becomes the main character in our own story. But beneath that fascination lies a question: are we falling for who someone really is, or for the version of them we've created in our imagination?
The song is the first preview of kismet, her third EP, and a clear sign of artistic evolution. Following the introspective indie pop of petunias and the louder, guitar-driven sound of Sophomore Slump, Ava is beginning to explore new territory, incorporating influences from jazz and R&B while retaining the imaginative lyrics, personal storytelling, and emotional honesty that have defined her work.
Her next single, “acupuncture,” released on October 9, continues that exploration from a different perspective. This time, Ava approaches unrequited love with a more playful attitude, capturing mixed signals, misplaced optimism, and the blurry line between friendship and something more. It's a song about recognising that someone might not be right for you and falling for them anyway.
Her artistic growth is matched by an independent career that has already surpassed 680,000 streams, with airplay on more than 300 radio stations worldwide. She has received recognition from the Boston Music Awards, New England Music Awards, International Acoustic Music Awards, and Unsigned Only Music Awards. She also earned second place in American Songwriter's Road Ready Talent Contest, performing in the finals at Nashville's legendary Basement East.
Onstage, Ava has brought her music to audiences across New England, New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles, including a performance at the GRAMMY Museum. She has also headlined her own shows and shared stages with nationally touring artists, bringing the same vulnerability and personality that define her songwriting into her live performances.
With three EPs reflecting different stages of her creative journey before even finishing high school, Ava Valianti seems to have one thing figured out: she doesn't need to choose a genre to define who she is. Instead, she prefers to follow wherever the songs take her. kismet represents her most adventurous chapter yet: warmer, influenced by jazz, and more playful, with room for humour and new ways of exploring the complexities of growing up.
Because perhaps music, like love, is also about learning to see things from a different perspective. And sometimes, someone can become a celebrity without ever stepping onto a stage.