10 Big Things That Happened in Music the Week of February 14, 2025
Is there anything better than a New Music Friday that falls on Valentine's Day?
Love is definitely in the air, whether we're talking music that celebrates romance, denounces it out or discusses all of the little nuances in between, and we cannot get enough. Sabrina Carpenter really couldn't have picked a better date to released the deluxe version of Short n' Sweet, and we were not expecting a cozy collaboration between engaged stars Selena Gomez and benny blanco to celebrate the most romantic day of the year. That's only skimming the surface, so keep scrolling to discover the 10 biggest things that happened in music the week of Feb. 14, 2025.
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1. Morgan Saint Explores All of the Facets of Her Full Being With Debut Album, Out of the Blue
Singer-songwriter and producer Morgan Saint's debut album, Out of the Blue, is about a lot of things, from the throes of sadness to the unpredictable calm and destruction of the sea, but it's also very much an album about love. The album itself was an effort of love, with every aspect a collaborative endeavor with Morgan's wife and creative partner, Carley Ridersleeve, and there couldn't be a better time to celebrate it than Valentine's Day. The album's 11 tracks serve as a way for Morgan to vulnerably and honestly process her past and document her evolution through dreamy electro-pop tracks that are just as emotionally impactful as they are catchy. "It has a few meanings to me," Morgan shared in an interview with Sweety High. "It's about what falling in love feels to me—sudden like a bolt of lightning. It's about coming out of a sad (blue) place. I also really love the water. I grew up surrounded by it. What I find so fascinating about water is that it can be so calm and healing, yet so aggressive and dangerous—it's so alive. So the blue in the title represents the ocean to me… it's very emotional, just like me."
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2. Jade LeMac's 'Constellations' Keeps the Magic Going With New Luca Schreiner Remix
Jade LeMac's "Constellations" truly is the gift that keeps on giving. The viral hit first released in August of 2021, but it's never really gone away, perpetually gaining viral steam thanks to various versions being featured in My Life With the Walter Boys and becoming popular sounds on TikTok, racking up more than 100 million streams in the process. We now have an all-new version to fall in love with thanks to German DJ and producer Luca Schreiner's latest remix, with a danceable, pulsing beat that's bound to enchant a brand new audience. "'Constellations' is a song about love and the intimacy that comes along with it," Jade shared in an interview with Sweety High. "Very often, when you feel strongly about a person, you want to be with them all the time, and with this song, I wanted to capture a special moment that I could have forever."
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3. GALE and ROBI Team Up for 'YSILANDIA' Featuring ROBI
Are you the type of person who always overthinks love? We think you'll immediately resonate with the message of "YSILANDIA" by Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter GALE and ROBI this Valentine's Day. The name loosely transates to "And If? Land," with both Puerto Rican stars joining forces to sing a song about the turmoil and overthinking and doubt can cause in an otherwise healthy love. "'YSILANDIA' was born from the mental chaos we experience when we overthink everything, especially in love," GALE shared in a press release. "It's an honest internal conversation, inspired by something I learned in therapy, that reflects what goes on in the minds of those who overthink (like me). This song is even more special because I wrote and sang it with ROBI, an incredible artist from Puerto Rico whom I deeply admire. His music, lyrics and voice have a unique way of connecting, and working together on this was magical. I hope that when you listen to it, you feel less alone in your thoughts and find a little peace within the chaos."
4. flowerovlove Hides Her Jealousy in 'i've seen ur ex'
We firmly believe it'll be no time at all before 19-year-old English artist flowerovlove is a household name, and we love the cheeky boldness she brings to her latest single, "i've seen ur ex." It's a moody yet upbeat bedroom pop track about all of the conflicting feelings she feels upon seeing her partner's ex. She might say she's the coolest and most beautiful and that the other girl was nothing compared to her, but it's all a put on to conceal her true feelings of envy and self-doubt. "'I've seen ur ex' is a song inspired by the feelings of jealously and insecurities masked by a face of confidence," flowerovlove shared in a press release.
5. Role Model Keeps the Heartache Coming With kansas anymore (the longest goodbye)
Role Model dropped his sophomore album, Kansas Anymore, last summer, getting more open and honest as he tried on a new country-tinged sound. Today, we got the deluxe version of the album in the form of kansas anymore (the longest goodbye), adding four brand new tracks to the original album's 13 and reminding us yet again that he's a master of having fun, even when he's singing about his heart being broken in two. The new songs—"Sally, When the Wine Runs Out," "Old Recliners," "Some Protector" and "The Longest Goodbye"—continue the theme of love and heartache just in time for V-Day.
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6. David Kushner Wonders About the Permanence of Love in 20 Years From Now
Viral star David Kushner has continued to enchant listeners with his resonant lyrics and gravelly vocals. His new Valentine's Day release, the 20 Years From Now EP, serves as an examination of love and whether it's actually meant to last. Inspired by watching his parents struggle in their relationship, these seven new songs ask all of David's most burning questions about love, including whether it can really stand the test of time. "This EP been on my heart for a long time," David wrote in a post on Instagram. "It's raw. It's personal. It's everything I've wrestled with—
the weight of love, the fear of losing it, watching relationships crack under time, under silence, under things left unsaid. For anyone who's seen their parents struggle, who's questioned what love will look like years down the road, this one's for you. 20 years from now, where will love be? Hope this EP finds you the way it found me."
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7. Alessia Cara Shows a New Step In Her Musical Evolution With Love & Hyperbole
It feels like we've been waiting forever since Grammy-winning Canadian artist Alessia Cara's last album, In the Meantime, dropped back in 2021, but Love & Hyperbole has been more than worth the wait. This fourth album explores an entirely new side of Alessia, with 14 tracks effortlessly exuding her signature silky pop sound, infused with funk, R&B and indie vibes to fully reveal her story. We honestly don't think her second Grammy can be too far off. "My favorite album I've ever made, finally yours," Alessia wrote in a post on Instagram. "Thank you so much for listening."
8. Sam Smith Crafts a Special Valentine's Day Gift With 'Love Is a Stillness'
Sam Smith's "Love Is a Stillness" is a very special Valentine's Day gift to their fans, celebrating all kinds of love and the peace and joy it can bring. The song is short, sweet and powerful in its simplicity, and comes today with a black-and-white music video shot in New York City capturing many moments of the endless types of love that exist in the world. "This song is such a special song to me and because it's Valentine's Day I wanted to share this with you as a gift to say I love you," Sam revealed in a press release.
9. Selena Gomez and benny blanco Announce Collaborative Album, I Said I Love You First
We didn't have a collaborative album between Selena Gomez and benny blanco on our 2025 bingo cards, but now we're thinking we should have, because nothing sounds better. The two just announced they'll be dropping the project, I Said I Love You First, on March 21, and we're already counting down the days. They paired the news with the release of the first single, "Scared of Loving You," setting a cozy and romantic scene for everyone this Valentine's Day. "I always trick you guys 🥰," Selena wrote in a post on Instagram. "My new album I Said I Love You First with my best friend @itsbennyblanco, is out on 3/21 🖤 Our first song, 'Scared of Loving You' is out now on all streaming platforms. Merchandise and signed products for the album are available for pre-order now. We can't wait to share this special project with you soon!"
10. Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Gets Less Short But Even Sweeter With New Deluxe Version
Sabrina Carpenter is on top of the world right now, and after recently taking home two Grammy Awards, the deluxe version of her hit album, Short n' Sweet feels like the ultimate celebration of her success. After the original album's release in August of 2024, this version features five additional songs—"15 Minutes," "Couldn't Make It Any Harder," "Busy Woman" and "Bad Reviews," plus a brand-new version of "Please Please Please" featuring country superstar Dolly Parton. We don't know if there could be anything more iconic than dropping the call-out track, with Dolly and a country twist, on Valentine's Day, of all days.
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