Ava Valianti is back with a soulful, heartwarming folk ballad ‘Buttercups’ that will have you wrapped around her little finger!

Her third release of the year so far, Ava is taking noticeable positive strides towards becoming this generation’s pop starlet. There’s a softness and tenderness expressed in her vocals that’s far beyond what you’d expect from a teenager. Her voice is a startling balance of delicacy, charm & personality. The track itself reflects a rainbow of emotional states, flowing gracefully from an intimate acoustic arrangement to a lively pop-rock groove and back to soft, buttery serenading.

‘Buttercups’ opens with soothing strings and Ava’s delicate vocals, expressing her longing through sweet, cinnamon-y, sensory memories. When she sings, ‘Aren’t you my buttercup, my buttercup baby,’ her voice quivers with emotion, instantly captivating the listener. Airy, ethereal tones, gentle uke strums, and Ava’s angelic vocals make for a mesmerizing, heady combination.

The track takes a surprising upturn halfway in. The tempo picked up pace, flowing in an uplifting pop-rock rhythm, supported with punchy strums and a change in vocal tone. Ava shows us her more vibrant, dynamic side, proclaiming her affection unabashedly and confidently. The contrast is stunning and captivating. Before swinging back gracefully into the meditative, tender section we started with. She trails off in silence with an evocative final expression, capping off an altogether brilliant performance.

Fans of Lana Del Rey’s iconic ‘Summertime Sadness’ will love Ava’s newest release. It speaks volumes to her versatility, vision & evolution as an artist. Make ‘Buttercups’ your newest guilty pleasure.

Stream ‘Ava Valianti – Buttercups’ on Spotify here: