Drawing us in with an immersive synth, atmospheric guitar, and cerebral conversional ad libs, Ava Valianti opens January with situational prose as she sings, “Polaroids littering the floor from a few nights ago, they gleam and glow, nobody needs to know…”
The opus expands with a pulsating beat, amplifying the emotional quotient of the composition as Ava continues her narrative brand of storytelling, filled with vivid imagery and laced with poetic prowess. Needless to say, we are mesmerized.
We connect with the tangible charisma that the star exudes, and the journey of instrumental mastery that we are being taken on. Ava’s flow is refined and dynamic, and the tempo changes are exquisite and authentic, opening up the song to a hypnotizing chorus. It is one of our favourite sonic experiences to feel a track such as January that shifts in dimensionality.
The pace picks up again as Ava Valianti shares further elements of her lived experience, lulling us into her reality with a high emotional quotient. With reference to the release, Ava confesses, “January is a song about loving someone from afar, knowing that the person they’re with is a better fit than you are.”
The talented creator elaborates, “The hurt is still there and the feelings don’t go away, but you know that as hard as you might try, you’re not what they need. The song reflects the impact of memories, even as life moves forward, and the feeling of being tethered to the past and what could have been.”
There is no doubt that fans of Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo would be able to appreciate January, although it is abundantly clear that Ava Valianti is manifesting a universe of her own. The rising artist from Massachusetts is cementing her indie pop sound and distinctive voice, and has already gained global recognition with her singles bubble wrap and Middle Ground, with an EP planned for release later this Summer.
We love Ava Valianti‘s style, and have added the exquisite masterpiece that is January to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our TRIPPY and TIMELESS playlists, whilst we continue to stream the star’s growing discography and anticipate the release of her upcoming record!