Rising singer-songwriter Ava Valianti returns with “Laugh Track”, a razor-sharp indie-pop dissection of modern selfhood.
Known for her raw emotion and indie pop edge, Ava blends Olivia Rodrigo-style storytelling with Lana Del Rey’s hypnotic melodies, crafting a sound that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Since debuting with bubble wrap in 2023, she has released a string of compelling singles, including Middle Ground, January, and Wishing Well, with a debut EP on the way.
Her music has aired on over 130 radio stations nationwide, earned two New England Music Award nominations, and secured her a Runner-Up spot in the 21st annual International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA). With growing recognition and major local performances under her belt, Ava is proving to be a rising star to watch.
Laugh Track is an introspective and sharp take on self-doubt, identity, and the pressure to perform, blending dark humor with raw vulnerability. Framing her life as a sitcom, Ava explores the fear of being more of a punchline than a protagonist, questioning whether the laughter around her is “with her or at her.” Drawing on references to The Truman Show and How I Met Your Mother’s Ted Mosby, she captures the weight of constant self-awareness, finding solace in flawed TV characters while wrestling with the version of herself she no longer wants to be.
“I wrote Laugh Track as a way to process the feeling of always being ‘on’ – like I’m performing even when no one’s watching. I’ve always had this weird sense that my life is being observed, like I’m in some kind of TV show where my mistakes are the punchline. This song is me stepping back and asking, ‘Am I in control of my own story, or am I just playing a part?’“ – Ava Valianti
If her upcoming EP maintains this balance of wit, vulnerability, and pop craftsmanship, she won’t be playing the underdog for long. A triumph of smart, self-effacing songwriting that turns existential dread into your new favorite earworm. The laugh track’s on loop, and Ava’s finally writing the script. Connect With Ava Valianti on Instagram and Spotify
