Ava Valianti Drops ‘Hot Mess’ and Owns Every Imperfect Second
Ava Valianti’s new single, “Hot Mess,” is the kind of song that makes you feel seen, called out, and comforted all at once. And she does it in under four minutes, which is impressive. Most people need an entire group chat to get this much emotional work done.
The track is loud in the best way. Not noisy, just honest. Ava sings about feeling like too much and not enough, which is an experience most of us have at least twice before breakfast. What makes the song work is her balance of humor and heart. She doesn’t pretend to be perfect, and she doesn’t ask you to be either. She just hands you the mess and says, “Yep. Same here.”
Ava is only sixteen, but she writes like someone who has already lived through five different coming-of-age films. Her voice carries that mix of soft ache and teenage boldness that no adult can fake. You hear the emotion, but you also hear the smirk behind it. Well, the track leans into her usual indie-pop lane, but with sharper edges. It jumps right in, moves fast, and makes its point without wandering around. The melody sticks to you whether you want it to or not. By the second chorus, you’ll probably be singing along—even if you swear you don’t relate. Spoiler: you do.
The funniest part is the way she embraces the chaos. She doesn’t try to fix it. She doesn’t try to hide it. She treats being a mess like a personality trait you might as well put on your résumé. “Can multitask: cry and laugh at the same time.” Honestly, relatable.
“Hot Mess” also fits perfectly within her growing collection of songs. Ava has already made a name for herself with tracks about growing up, breaking down, and rebuilding. Her new EP, *petunias*, dives deeper into these themes. So this song acts a bit like the rowdy cousin who shows up to the family reunion and says what everyone else was thinking.
What makes Ava stand out isn’t just her talent. It’s her honesty. She writes the kind of songs people listen to alone in their room and pretend they’re in a music video. And even though she’s young, she has already collected awards, nominations, and a fanbase that keeps growing. Not surprising—she knows how to tell a story without dressing it up too much.
“Hot Mess” proves she’s not slowing down. If anything, she’s getting sharper, funnier, and more fearless. And if being a mess is part of the package, then fine. At least she makes it sound good. In short: Ava Valianti is sixteen, confident, chaotic in the charming way, and absolutely one to watch. And this song? It’s for anyone who has ever tripped over their own life and decided to just keep walking like it was part of the choreography.
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