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meet ava

Ava Della Pietra flourishes in any forum. The New York-born singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and performer has captivated audiences in major Broadway productions, garnered various songwriting awards, and generated millions of streams on critically acclaimed solo music. With equal parts discipline, attitude, and personality, she emerges as a raw yet refined force in pop music through a series of independent singles, with much more to come.

“Everything I write about has happened to me. This is how I express myself.
My music is true to who I am, and everything I say is from my heart. I treat my songwriting as a diary.”

live appearance

Ava was live on July 8th in LA!
Hotel Ziggy: We Found New Music with Grant Owens

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Poster advertising a live performance by Ella Pietra on July 8th at Hotel Ziggy, featuring a woman with long dark hair wearing a yellow fuzzy coat, large earrings, and posing outdoors at night.

"...an emotionally resonant artist capable of both introspective ballads and bold pop experiments."

Mystic Sons
“…a fearless, genre-fluid artist with international acclaim and a gift for meaningful songwriting."

Flex Music Blog
“‘Marionette’ is a standout track in Ava Della Pietra’s burgeoning pop career, showcasing her ability to fuse artistic ambition with commercial appeal.”

Hollywood Digest
“The Broadway-trained artist has long displayed an affinity for storytelling, but here, she elevates it to a stunningly cinematic level. With its eerie, classically inspired instrumentation and lyrical depth, Marionette operates on multiple levels, serving as both a sonic and visual exploration of control, agency, and the struggle for self-determination.”

Tinnitist
"Don’t you agree that Ava Della Pietra and her clang of Rudolfs are as cute as they come? With the music video directed by Azzie Scott, we double-dare you to spread the cheer early by joining the pack in antler onesies."

The Honey Pop
"Marionette’ is Ava’s boldest release yet.”

Music-News
🏆 UK Songwriting Contest 🏆 Ava’s song, Reindeer Rebellion was awarded the Best Christmas Song for 2024.

British Songwriting Awards
"...super catchy and perfect for the time we’re in right now."

Just Jared Jr.
"...Ava Della Pietra is ushering in the holiday season with a bang, putting a fresh n’ fun spin on Christmas music with her newest single..."

Music Mecca
“If you’re looking for a pop star who refuses to play it safe, meet Ava Della Pietra.”

OnStage Magazine
"...spot on vocals ... will have you singing along."

Parade
"... a musical star with a very positive message ...”

Voice of America
“... a rising triple threat who has captivated audiences ..."

Pop-Culturalist
“...one of the most promising young artists on the pop scene..."

Music-News
“ ... definitely one that should be added to your playlists."

Music on the Rox
"...on her way to carving her spot on the pop music scene."

Music Connection
"...poised to be a songwriting powerhouse of her generation"

Hollywood Life
"Ava Della Pietra brings a fresh dose of holiday cheer that manages to sidestep the overplayed, candy-cane-sweet clichés of the season. And that’s exactly what “Reindeer Rebellion” does."

Indie Boulevard
“Ava Della Pietra’s new single, ‘Reindeer Rebellion,’ breaks the mould with its fresh, rebellious vibe.”

V13
"If you’re tired of the same holiday songs, this might just be the shake-up you need."

Tinnitist
"...the perfect balance of vulnerability and strength, and Ava nails it.”

Indie Pulse Music
“'Marionette’ is a powerful testament to her artistic growth and ability to blend theatricality with contemporary pop sensibilities.”

Hollywood Digest
“The song balances a modern, minimalistic pop sensibility with a deep, theatrical edge that calls to mind the world of cabaret.”

Hollywood Digest
“In a music scene that often prizes the superficial, Ava Della Pietra’s willingness to explore darker, more vulnerable themes makes her a standout.”

Hollywood Digest
“The track unfolds in a slow-burning, hypnotic cadence, reminiscent of the brooding theatricality of early Fiona Apple or the dreamlike surrealism of Björk’s Vespertine. Yet, Ava carves out her own identity, infusing the song with a contemporary polish that makes it undeniably her own.”

Tinnitist
“Ava Della Pietra has never been one to shy away from reinvention.”

Music News
“Out today alongside an exquisitely stylized black-and-white music video, Marionette is Ava’s boldest release yet.”

Music News
“The music video, shot in shadowy monochrome, cements Ava’s ability to blend sound and visuals into an all-encompassing experience.”

Music News
“With over 26 million global streams and a steadily growing fanbase, Ava Della Pietra is proving that she’s not just a promising young artist—she’s a force in the making.”

Music News
“The song? Haunting. The visuals? Pure theater. Think Cabaret meets a Tim Burton fever dream.”

OnStage Magazine
“It’s got the kind of high-concept storytelling pop music could use more of these days.”

OnStage Magazine
“The song builds with cinematic tension, layering orchestral elements with an almost ghostly elegance.”

OnStage Magazine
“Every song she creates just feels like it exists in its own little world and is almost as big and complex as having an entire album.”

Raised By Cassettes
“Sometimes, yes, we can feel like someone else is pulling our strings and has that control over us, but with this song Ava Della Pietra points that out and wants to cut ties with those strings.”

Raised By Cassettes
“A perfectly delivered Pop masterpiece that shows the magic in the genre.”

Global World
“The music packs major appeal in the sound, with a digestible feel to the music that you can hear and know it’s set to travel far.”

Global World
“Her incredible vocals shine to the fullest, as she sounds like a sure star, while being relentless in her approach to make sure we feel the writing at every turn.”

Global World
“...a bold, multidimensional artist.”

The Indie Grid
“...a versatile and heartfelt storyteller."

Lock Magazine

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meet ava

“Everything I write about has happened to me. This is how I express myself. My music is true to who I am, and everything I say is from my heart. I treat my songwriting as a diary.”

live appearance

"...an emotionally resonant artist capable of both introspective ballads and bold pop experiments."

“…a fearless, genre-fluid artist with international acclaim and a gift for meaningful songwriting."

“‘Marionette’ is a standout track in Ava Della Pietra’s burgeoning pop career, showcasing her ability to fuse artistic ambition with commercial appeal.”

"Don’t you agree that Ava Della Pietra and her clang of Rudolfs are as cute as they come? With the music video directed by Azzie Scott, we double-dare you to spread the cheer early by joining the pack in antler onesies."

"Marionette’ is Ava’s boldest release yet.”

🏆 UK Songwriting Contest 🏆 Ava’s song, Reindeer Rebellion was awarded the Best Christmas Song for 2024.

"...super catchy and perfect for the time we’re in right now."

"...Ava Della Pietra is ushering in the holiday season with a bang, putting a fresh n’ fun spin on Christmas music with her newest single..."

“If you’re looking for a pop star who refuses to play it safe, meet Ava Della Pietra.”

"...spot on vocals ... will have you singing along."

"... a musical star with a very positive message ...”

“... a rising triple threat who has captivated audiences ..."

“...one of the most promising young artists on the pop scene..."

“ ... definitely one that should be added to your playlists."

"...on her way to carving her spot on the pop music scene."

"...poised to be a songwriting powerhouse of her generation"

"Ava Della Pietra brings a fresh dose of holiday cheer that manages to sidestep the overplayed, candy-cane-sweet clichés of the season. And that’s exactly what “Reindeer Rebellion” does."

“Ava Della Pietra’s new single, ‘Reindeer Rebellion,’ breaks the mould with its fresh, rebellious vibe.”

"If you’re tired of the same holiday songs, this might just be the shake-up you need."

"...the perfect balance of vulnerability and strength, and Ava nails it.”

“'Marionette’ is a powerful testament to her artistic growth and ability to blend theatricality with contemporary pop sensibilities.”

“The song balances a modern, minimalistic pop sensibility with a deep, theatrical edge that calls to mind the world of cabaret.”

“In a music scene that often prizes the superficial, Ava Della Pietra’s willingness to explore darker, more vulnerable themes makes her a standout.”

“The track unfolds in a slow-burning, hypnotic cadence, reminiscent of the brooding theatricality of early Fiona Apple or the dreamlike surrealism of Björk’s Vespertine. Yet, Ava carves out her own identity, infusing the song with a contemporary polish that makes it undeniably her own.”

“Ava Della Pietra has never been one to shy away from reinvention.”

“Out today alongside an exquisitely stylized black-and-white music video, Marionette is Ava’s boldest release yet.”

“The music video, shot in shadowy monochrome, cements Ava’s ability to blend sound and visuals into an all-encompassing experience.”

“With over 26 million global streams and a steadily growing fanbase, Ava Della Pietra is proving that she’s not just a promising young artist—she’s a force in the making.”

“The song? Haunting. The visuals? Pure theater. Think Cabaret meets a Tim Burton fever dream.”

“It’s got the kind of high-concept storytelling pop music could use more of these days.”

“The song builds with cinematic tension, layering orchestral elements with an almost ghostly elegance.”

“Every song she creates just feels like it exists in its own little world and is almost as big and complex as having an entire album.”

“Sometimes, yes, we can feel like someone else is pulling our strings and has that control over us, but with this song Ava Della Pietra points that out and wants to cut ties with those strings.”

“A perfectly delivered Pop masterpiece that shows the magic in the genre.”

“The music packs major appeal in the sound, with a digestible feel to the music that you can hear and know it’s set to travel far.”

“Her incredible vocals shine to the fullest, as she sounds like a sure star, while being relentless in her approach to make sure we feel the writing at every turn.”

“...a bold, multidimensional artist.”

“...a versatile and heartfelt storyteller."

“Everything I write about has happened to me. This is how I express myself.
My music is true to who I am, and everything I say is from my heart. I treat my songwriting as a diary.”