Ava Valianti’s new single “Hot Mess” arrives as the loudest, brightest spark on her debut EP petunias, and honestly, it’s impossible not to see why she chose this track to help anchor the project. Released on October 24, 2025, it feels like a chaotic pep talk wrapped in indie-pop shimmer, a song that reminds you it’s okay to be a little off, a little undone, and still take up the space you deserve.
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From the jump, Ava leans straight into the imperfections she once tried to hide. The lyrics play like a running monologue inside a teenager’s brain: messy makeup, cold shoulders, missed opportunities, and the soft panic of feeling too much and not enough at the same time. But instead of sinking under those emotions, she flips them into something sharp and fun. When she belts, “Everything is better when you’re messier,” it hits like a dare to stop pretending you’ve got it all sorted.
Ava balances gentle vulnerability with this indie-pop bite that makes her instantly recognizable. The chorus loops like a spiraling thought you can’t shake—which totally matches the theme—and the production mirrors that slightly chaotic energy without losing its polish. It’s clever without trying too hard, which is very Ava.
What makes “Hot Mess” land so well is how it fits into the larger world of petunias. This EP is all about noticing the beauty in overlooked moments, and this track is basically a spotlight on the art of embracing your own chaos. At just 16, Ava is already writing with the boldness and emotional clarity of someone twice her age, building on a résumé that includes international radio spins, award nominations, and a growing global fanbase.
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If you’ve ever laughed through your own meltdown, spiraled over nothing, or felt like a walking glitch“Hot Mess” is your new anthem. It’s honest, funny, and loud in exactly the right ways. Perfect for anyone learning to love the chaos rather than clean it up.
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