In the ever-changing world of indie pop, certain songs come as moments that beautifully encapsulate the mayhem and mirth of growing up, friendships, and the absurd shapes they assume. Ava Della Pietra's new single "Single for Life" is precisely a catchy, heartfelt anthem that everyone who's had their ride-or-die torn away by new love and been left as the awkward third wheel can relate to. The track, produced by Alex Koste, is the most dance-pop/synthpop-leaning from her yet, twinkling with effervescent melodies and infectious energy.
Ava sprinkles her storytelling into infectious hooks and turns a bittersweet scenario into a track that is not only universally honest, but is also refreshingly fun. And it's a "friendship shift" song, alive to the funny, sharp appreciation that "single forever" vows do not always endure. Laced as it is with humor and laughter, Ava doesn't pretend that the situation isn't emotional, that it isn't at times bitter, at others lonely, and at moments flushed with dreamy romance over how things used to be. Her delivery is impish and fragile at once, and listening, you feel a little like you're talking to a friend who's laughing through tears.
The single is visually brought to life in its accompanying video in cinematic style. It starts with a dreamy slumber party and quickly devolves into jealousy, as Ava is comically sidelined when her bestie starts swapping ice cream nights for romantic evenings out. From there, she moves through a speed-dating montage full of cartoonish shirtless flexors and iguana guys before cutting loose on the dance floor with her crew. Rainbow choreography, razor-sharp comedy, and a cheeky nod to the camera prove Ava's skill in mixing sincerity with silliness. In the end, "Single for Life" is a love letter to friendship, to change, and to the messy, funny, and sometimes sad process of growing up. Filled with signature humor in the lyrics, magnetic magnetism, and transforming personal stories into universal anthems, Ava Della Pietra has just delivered one of her most relatable releases yet. For all those who've felt like the third wheel, this one's for you.
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