Ava Della Pietra Sweetest Threat Yet is “2 can play”

We’ve all fantasized about getting even—about going full villain for a minute, just to feel the power shift. Ava Della Pietra leans all the way into that impulse with “2 can play,” a sugary but sharp pop banger that’s dripping with attitude and calculated chaos.

There’s a reason this one feels like a breakout. Ava’s spent the last few years building a diverse and at times delicate discography—songs that explore heartbreak, nostalgia, identity. But “2 can play” is the first time she’s sounded like she’s truly enjoying herself. It’s messy, it’s petty, it’s clever—and it’s insanely catchy.

Produced with a light but deliberate hand, the song lets the lyrics lead. Lines like “Hit on my best friend / you know who I’ll be with this weekend” aren’t hiding behind metaphor or allegory. They’re doing donuts in the parking lot of pop tradition, daring you to judge. And you won’t, because it’s too much fun.

The video’s a playground of alter ego imagery—part femme fatale, part teen movie chaos. It’s not about reinvention; it’s about finally letting the gremlin out to play. There’s a confidence here that feels earned, not posed. Ava knows what she’s doing—and she’s enjoying every second of it.

What’s fascinating is how this single fits into her broader story. She’s currently enrolled in the Harvard-Berklee joint program, recording an acoustic album, and just played L.A.’s Hotel Ziggy this week. Most artists pick a lane. Ava’s building the whole freeway.

“2 can play” might be playful, but it’s also strategic. This is Ava testing the limits of her pop persona, pushing past the nice-girl archetype and seeing what else is out there. And judging by this track, there’s a lot more to come.

Ava Della Pietra “2 can play” single artwork