Experience Nostalgic Magic in Ava Valianti’s New Single “Wishing Well”

Ava Valianti noticed her childhood memories changing before her eyes. The Mountain View Grand Hotel. The waterslide at Anchorage Inn. The wishing well outside her family’s go-to pancake house. These tiny changes build and build, pointing to a fleeting childhood and the bittersweet passage of time. These simple pleasures give way to growing up and the challenges that follow. 

“Wishing Well” explores the pain of letting go, the longing to return to the past, and the challenge of accepting change, while still clinging to hope and the magic of believing.

Ava Valianti

The Massachusetts-based artist is determined to radiate that “childlike wonder,” rather than giving into the anxieties of the future. Still just 15 years old, Valianti is wise beyond her years, bringing a mature emotional depth to her craft. She infuses a sense of wistful nostalgia into her lyricism, complete with resounding introspection, providing a sense of connection for all listeners navigating their own journeys. 

Valianti is an emotional powerhouse, delivering a spiritual sound, starting off soft before swelling into a crescendo. She showcases a remarkable vocal range and a crisp vocal tone that pulls you into the emotional core of her music.

I still believe in magic and I still believe in ghosts
My paper cuts still sting and pills I still can’t swallow
I’m still naïve, I still believe there’s good in all or even most
My wishing well’s still full of pennies filled with all my hopes
And that means the most

“Wishing Well”

Valianti will take to the stage to celebrate “Wishing Well” on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. at Metzy’s Cantina in Newburyport — a chance to hear such heartfelt music straight from the artist herself. Check out more event info here. 

More like “Wishing Well” is on the way, with Valianti’s debut EP slated for release early in the new year. Be part of Ava Valianti’s growing fanbase by checking out her website, Instagram, X, and TikTok.