Introducing a beautiful balancing of evocative to stunning vocals, poetic to profoundly imaginative lyrics, and a passionate musical build up – Massachusetts singer and songwriter Ava Valianti gets the chemistry just right, with the enchanting new single Wishing Well.
We begin with a delicate opening moment, acoustic and elevated by a superb pair of lyrics, before proceeding through a wholly captivating storyline, and a soulful increase in drama and depth both vocally and musically. There’s already a sensational and clear connection portrayed between the vocal integrity and the changing stages of the written song.
“My slide was a beautiful structure of yellow and blue. It stood at an imposing height of about 20,000 ft 2.”
Later on, the music rises and evolves through further compelling poetry, images, and self-reflections on these unique yet strangely gripping scenes – the sort that feel decidedly personal but also boldly relatable, or provocative, in prompting you’re own journey down memory lane.
We move on towards an extended crescendo, within which multiple layers of keys, bass, synths and guitars collaborate to reinforce this looping sentiment and hook, which perfectly bridges the gap between the vagueness of a stranger’s tale and the mightier sense of humanity that is the shared sentiment of still believing and maintaining a hopeful stance in a chaotic world. It also resounds with the shared nostalgia of longing for the simplicity of childhood to return.
“What happened to “You’re nice” “You too” “Do you want to go and play?””
The later verses are equally impressive, Ava Valianti’s lyrics are refreshingly genuine – thoughtful and clever, optimistic but honest – and these long-form progressions captivate beautifully as the music builds and builds.
We’re in a kind of Olivia Rodriguez meets Billie Eilish realm, only not at all in some ways – Ava carves out a lane of her own with this lyrical complexity and these divine and distinct vocals.
An absolute gem of a single, an easy highlight from the year, and a strong introduction to an artist and songwriter worth knowing about as 2025 leans into view.
“I still believe in magic, and I still believe in ghosts… I’m still naïve, I still believe, there’s good in all or even most.”
Single out November 22nd. Find Ava Valianti on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Soundcloud & YouTube.
