Indie
Ava Valianti Pours Her Heart into “Running on Empty”
Ava Valianti‘s new single, “Running on Empty,” has a rare kind of honesty. It feels like reading someone’s diary in a soft hotel room. The song was written in the quiet hours after two live shows in New York City. It captures that fragile moment when love starts to fade away, not in one big goodbye, but in small, almost invisible ways.
Ava’s voice conveys both pain and acceptance, and the verses feel both personal and relatable. She reminds us that heartbreak sometimes just slips away, leaving us staring at the ceiling and wondering what went wrong. “Running on Empty” is the sound of that emptiness. It’s melodic, cinematic, and very human.
From the first note, Ava’s stories take the listener on a journey through love, exhaustion, and emotional rebirth. The production of the song wraps around her voice with gentle restraint, not too much, but it has a big impact, like the space left behind when someone you love fades from memory. Ava finds her truth in that quiet space: heartbreak is also about finding yourself again in the silence they leave behind.
“Running on Empty” is like having a late-night talk with your own heart. It’s honest, open, and needed. It’s a cathartic release that stays with you long after the last note fades. Ava Valianti demonstrates that she is not only a talented songwriter but also an artist who isn’t afraid to confront her pain and transform it into art that speaks for all of us who have loved and lost.
Artist Spotlight
“I Just Want to Soar” by JK Jerome delivers an inspiring reflection on dreams and destiny
Certain moments in life have this mix of awe and confusion when you have not yet found your purpose, but you are watching someone else find theirs. UK singer-songwriter JK Jerome’s “I Just Want to Soar” explores that feeling with a sincere blend of folk-rock warmth and indie-folk storytelling, offering a thoughtful first taste of his upcoming debut EP.
The Shropshire-born artist creates a beautifully intimate mood throughout, with a soft but emotive arrangement that lets the song’s emotion shine. “I Just Want to Soar“ is a reflective dialogue between memories, ambition, and self-discovery, grounded in folk traditions and ignited by contemporary indie rock.
The song’s story is about the innocence of childhood dreams and the allure of watching someone who seems to have everything figured out. In this way, JK Jerome takes a simple observation and turns it into a more profound meditation on identity, direction, and the universal desire to know where we belong.
Jerome sings the song with a contained, heartfelt delivery that keeps every phrase intimate while allowing space for the understated instrumentation. JK Jerome has a real talent for emotive songwriting, combined with earthy folk-rock, making this an engaging introduction to his ongoing musical journey. The song leaves you feeling hopeful and encourages you to chase your dreams and keep reaching for the stars ahead.
Artist Spotlight
With “Silhouette,” Bam Rigby captures the spirit of resilience
Progress is often met with resistance, and Bam Rigby’s new single, “Silhouette,” is a truthful and heartfelt reflection of that reality. A recording out of New York City, it mashes the upbeat sound of indie pop with the rougher sound of indie rock to make perseverance a fun listen while reminding us that every little step counts, even when you’re not sure where you’re going.
“Silhouette” has a lot of momentum with a propulsive rhythm and plenty of live instrumentation. There’s a certain warmth to the song because it was recorded on analog, and every guitar, drum, and harmony has character. The production gives the music a timelessness that feels both familiar and new.
Rigby’s voice works well in the arrangement, offering a blend of quiet contemplation and steady resolve. The song builds with rising background harmonies that gradually ease the emotional burden, reflecting the persistence at the heart of its narrative. What you get is a song that admits to struggle but does not succumb to it, that chooses hope and resilience in the midst of defeat.
“Silhouette” is a statement about the quiet determination you need to stay the course when distractions and setbacks threaten to throw you off course. The first release from his upcoming debut album, “Sometimes I Forget to Breathe,” this release introduces us to an artist who believes in real musicianship and meaningful storytelling, and leaves us with plenty of reasons to look forward to what comes next.
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