“Ava Valianti Owns the Glow-Up: How Hot Mess Turns Teenage Chaos into a Crown”

Just like many other major characters in literature, the heroine of Ava Valianti's song "Hot Mess" enters the story via an admission rather than through violence. With "Hot Mess," Ava gives us an opportunity to finally recognize that all of us are dealing with the same difficult truth about how difficult growing up can really be: it's filled with a blend of funny (yet stale) situations, unrealistic expectations, and unfulfilling dreams.

Ava has already begun to come to terms with what it is like to be both "too much and not enough" at the age of sixteen; instead of taking the easy approach of smoothing those edges down, she tries to incorporate those rough edges into the design of her song. "Hot Mess" encapsulates the duality of being aware of what goes on in our heads, and how it isn't always as easy as just cleaning everything up. We can see her raw talent shining through that she has developed since she was a child listening to music by other artists on the internet (like Bubble Wrap and Laugh Track) and those who have inspired her to create her own.

Ava’s presence is magnetic, not because she is polished, but because she has the courage to expose her shortcomings first. Her writing style is like that of a teenage girl writing on her bedroom floor at 2 AM: she creates an electric atmosphere, allowing her audience to experience each moment as if it were a huge event in their lives. Her visual imagery further illustrates her style: she takes a diary-like approach that is raw and full of emotion, often teetering on the edge of laughter and breaking down.

As her first EP, "petunias", came out, so did Ava's instinctual approach to songwriting. Each of its seven songs grew organically, fighting their way through the cracks, proving that regular, everyday moments can be majorly significant. As a result, "Hot Mess" is the emotional fulcrum of the EP—a turning point for Ava; it’s the point where Ava no longer hides the messiness of her life, but instead embraces it.

The structure of Ava’s journey follows that of a traditional hero: incredible accomplishments, increasing popularity around the world, support from key players in the music business, starting with Boston to the United Kingdom, and a consistent growth trajectory, based not on perfection, but rather on her authenticity. Ava Valianti is creating her legacy, real-time, in a chaotic, brilliant, and courageous manner—and the entire world is eagerly looking on.