VALENTINA SOUNDS
The realms of earworm pop and sophisticated jazz seem disparate on the surface, but Italian-born,
Philadelphia-based songsmith Valentina Sounds breathes new life into this space. This can be heard on her recent single outings, such exceptional offerings as ‘IDFLDA’, ‘Count Your Blessings’, ‘Wake Me Up’,
‘Irresistible’, and more. These songs have a smoothness and soulfulness, and they have a richly emotive
undercurrent throughout. This allows Valentina’s music to become increasingly relatable to the... (continues)
interview with Tom Hilton,
pic by Sara Mingle
Italian-born, Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter Valentina Sounds will release her second studio album, What Keeps Me Alive, on May 16, 2026. The 11-song LP was written across five years and “captures the experience of navigating uncertainty while redefining personal identity.” continues
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Review of "Count Your Blessings"
Featuring "Count Your Blessings"
Review of "Count Your Blessings"
Interview for the video premiere of "Eat The Chocolate"
Interview for the video premiere of "For Both Of Us"
Daily Discovery feature, Joseph Bendekovic reviews "Seeking You" off of debut album "Bring On The Fire"
Interview for the video premiere of "Eat The Chocolate"
Interview for the video premiere of "For Both Of Us"
Daily Discovery feature, Joseph Bendekovic reviews "Seeking You" off of debut album "Bring On The Fire"
Valentina returns to the show to talk to Dan about her upcoming record, 'Bring On The Fire', her fundraising to make it a reality, and all the tumultuous events that led up to the album being written in the first place.
"How did you get to balance the dark aspect with the much uplifting tone?
The only way I can personally deal with the darkness is to make fun of it and try to laugh about it. I struggle with depression and self doubt on a daily basis, sarcasm gets me through the day."
"What is your first musical memory?"
My first musical memory is sitting in the living room with my father playing the theme from Carmen, by Bizet. I walked over to the piano and started playing the famous theme by ear.
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