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10 Tinder Anthems, Love Songs, and Relationship Podcasts to Turn the Volume Up This Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2021

When it comes to dating and relationships, audio is powerful. The right music at the right moment can truly set the mood, and a shared interest in a podcast can start a deep conversation. Connecting over a mutual affinity for a band, song, or podcast—or introducing your new sweetheart to something you think they’ll love—can unite people in a deep, personal way. So just in time for Valentine’s Day, Spotify and Tinder rounded up some of the top tracks and podcasts that speak most to finding a match. Read on to fall in love . . . with a new song or relationship podcast, at least.

It’s a music match

Tinder found that adding an “anthem” to your dating profile improves your swiping experience, leading to more matches. Since music is the number one “Passion” that members include on their profiles globally, adding an anthem may just be the best way to spark a conversation in time for a virtual Valentine’s Day date. Check out the top 10 anthems found on Tinder member profiles and decide if you’d swipe right on these songs:

And the music doesn’t stop there. Sometimes a good playlist is all you need to get ready for a virtual Tinder date, play in the background of a Galentine’s Day videochat catch-up, or set the mood for a candlelit dinner at home. For inspiration, check out some of the top songs added to user-generated Valentine’s Day Spotify playlists globally in the last 90 days:

Passion-filled podcasts

But audio as a whole—not just music—can also speak to the feelings of the heart. As people overwhelmingly want dating and relationship advice, Spotify saw an increase of 64% of U.S. listeners streaming love-themed podcasts compared to this time last year. If you’ve been on a series of bad dates or dealt with an awful break-up, tune in to hear stories detailing what others have gone through in their journeys to find love. These popular love-themed podcasts on Spotify cover it all:

Looking for even more audio inspiration in time for February 14? Be sure to check out Tinder’s Valentine’s Day Spotify playlist and Spotify’s revamped Romance hub.

Spotify Reveals ‘Legendary’ Top Love Song Ahead of Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2020

With more than 1.1 billion streams on Spotify to date, John Legend’s hit song, “All of Me” may just be the ultimate romantic legend. Streaming has shown that it’s the top song for lovers on Spotify, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

“I hear from so many people that they’ve used it to propose, to walk down the aisle, and to celebrate milestones,” Legend told For the Record. “Thank you all for making me a part of your most memorable moments.”

So, how do we define the top love song on Spotify? By the listeners, of course. Check out the data that shows the mind-blowing popularity of this track:

  • “All of Me” is the most-added song in love-themed playlists. Spotify listeners have created more than 75 million playlists with the word love in the title.
  • The track is also the top song choice for both men and women on playlists titled “Valentine’s Day.”
  • “All of Me” has been added to more than 29 million playlists.
  • Since its release in 2013, streams of the track have spiked by at least 50% every year on Valentine’s Day (the most notable spike was in 2017 with an 85% increase in streams).

“The impact of ‘All of Me’ continues to amaze and inspire me,” Legend said. “I’m so honored to know we created something that has meant so much to so many people. I wrote this song to express how I felt to the woman I love as we were about to commit to a lifetime together. But often the best songs are able to express something in a way that is both personal and universal. I’m grateful to know that lovers around the world have connected with this song and made it their own.”

Spotify fans simply can’t get enough of People’s 2019 “Sexiest Man Alive” and his new single, “Conversations in the Dark,” which has already seen more than 10 million streams on Spotify since its release last month. And according to John, the track has wife Chrissy Teigen’s stamp of approval: “Chrissy has even said it’s her favorite song of mine since ‘All of Me,’ and that’s pretty high praise from her!”

“‘Conversations’ is about those little intimate, magical moments that loved ones share and the commitment to protect each other’s heart,” Legend added. “I’m excited to see the journey that this song will take. It has only been out for a few weeks, but I’ve already seen so many passionate, emotional reactions to ‘Conversations in the Dark.’” 

And clearly music makes for the best romantic gift on Valentine’s Day. We’ve seen a growing trend with listeners choosing to share their Valentine’s Day playlists with their special someone on Spotify. Last year, Valentine’s Day playlists were gifted (aka shared) almost twice as much on February 14 compared to 2018. 

As for what John and Chrissy have planned this February 14, Legend has something special in the works. “Chrissy and I do have Valentine’s Day plans,” Legend said. “We’ll get away from the kids for a night, go up to Napa Valley and visit one of our favorite restaurants. I’m looking forward to it!”

If you need inspiration for what to add to your romantic playlist, look no further than Legend’s catalog on Spotify: This Is John Legend. Also check out Love Pop, Spotify’s most-followed playlist of love songs. 

Celebrate Self-Love with a Playlist All For You This Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019

Whether you’re single, married, starting a new relationship, or breaking up with someone (hang in there!), we want everyone to feel the love this February 14th. Because while many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day this month, not every person will be in the mood for listening to romantic ballads or steamy songs. That’s why we’ve created Self-Love, a playlist made specifically about appreciating a supremely important person in your life: you.  

We’re not the only ones who see a little “me time” as important. In the past year, we’ve noticed that streams of self-love themed playlists have been on the rise, with listening increasing about 72%. Plus, we’ve found that the most popular time of day to stream self-love playlists is the morning, suggesting that people turn to them to help set the right tone for the day.

We looked to our listeners’ playlists for their favorite tracks about wellness, relaxation, self-care, and self-love. The 30 picks featured on our playlist include some of the most popular user picks—from Hailee Steinfeld’s “Love Yourself” and Panic at the Disco’s “High Hopes” to throwback jams like Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” and Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” These songs acknowledge themes of resilience, positivity, survival and… red wine (cheers, UB40).

So raise your glass and take some time to celebrate your own unique self with this soul-pampering playlist. Curated, with love, from us for you.