Review: "Hot Mess" - Ava Valianti
- Chantal Charles
- 12 minutes ago
- 2 min read
There's power in embracing the messiest parts of your life. When it seems as if there's no fixing you, might as well enjoy the ride. New anthem by Ava Valianti "Hot Mess" loudly proclaims the beauty in not being perfect. "Hot Mess" is a fun alternative pop banger that combines opposing stylistic elements to shape a unique listening experience. The song creates a safe space in its expression in the complexities of living; how often we don't fit in our skin, but no point in constantly trying to save the situation. Instead, acceptance and pride is the answer, and that's how "Hot Mess" becomes the anthem for our "ugliest" aspects.
The introduction for "Hot Mess" instantly catches your attention. The electronic elements are vivid and paint the image so well. What works well is the instrumentals are not overcomplicated, both older and new stylistic elements are well balanced. A great choice that Valianti makes with "Hot Mess" is she knows how to present confidence well. Just by listening to the track audiences instantly feel empowered. While "Hot Mess" is primarily an alternative pop track, there are still rock influences that are mixed in so well. This rock influence adds to the edginess of the track that is needed to make this track a fight song for empowerment. Not only is "Hot Mess" an anthem for confidence, it's also a fun song to dance to. Overall, Ava Valianti's "Hot Mess" is an honest expression of self-acceptance which is so needed in society today.
Ava Valianti is a young artist from Newbury, Massachusetts who began releasing music in 2023. Her style is a combination of pop and indie. Since then she has been played on a multitude of radio stations and has been nominated for several awards. She's also been fortunate to have multiple performances on her belt as both an opening act and a headliner. Her song "Hot Mess" is a part of her debut EP, petunias, which is a collection of seven tracks that paints her style well. For someone so young, Ava Valianti has already accomplished so much and this only proves that she will continue to grow as an excellent artist.
Written By Chantal Charles
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