New Music Friday – February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025 Ben Pagani

This New Music Friday falls on Valentine’s Day. You know, that special day about love. That’s the reason we’re all here right? A love of music, art, waking up weekly on Fridays to rush and hear what’s out now. That’s why this New Music Friday is a little different than others. Right now we’re going to look at several tracks that came out this week and discuss the subject of love. Read on to check out a full list of new releases. First, a look at why we’re all here: love.

The Best of New Music Friday: Songs About Love

Sam Smith – “Love Is A Stillness”

Today, Sam Smith, one of the most popular recording artists for the past decade, has shared a dreamy piano track called “Love Is A Stillness.” They’ve written a gentle, soothing track that his simply their voice and powerful tones from the keys. It’s the simple things that sometimes feel the most powerful. Smith wrote “Love Is A Stillness” as a Valentine’s gift to their fans.

“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,” Smith said.

Bnny – “Love Trap”

Bnny, the indie rock band that captured hearts with their 2024 album One Million Love Songs, have shared a single called “Love Trap.”

“Love Trap” was written and recorded for One Million Love Songs but was left off the record. Bnny front person Jessica Viscius said the song is an ode to toxic relationships. Consider this track and anti-love song. That’s needed today too.

New Music Friday Top Picks:

Cross Record – “God Fax” [Ba Da Bing]

Father John Misty – I Love You, Honeybear Demos, Etc. [Sub Pop]

Horsegirl – Phonetics On and On [Matador]

Mallrat – Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right [Nettwerk]

PUP – “Hallways” [Diminishing Returns]

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – The Gorge (Soundtrack From the Apple Original Film) [Milan]

Westside Gunn – 12 [Griselda]

Which of these tracks from New Music Friday will you add to your favorite playlists today? Any we missed? Let us know in the comments or on Instagram!

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Ben Pagani

Music Projects Manager at Beyond The Stage Magazine

Ben is a music journalist living and working in Chicago. They joined Beyond The Stage as an intern and have stayed on the staff for several years. Now serving on the editorial board, Ben is proud to be BTS' Music Projects Manager, coordinating coverage between international record labels and our staff. Ben has interviewed, photographed and written about bands from across the world. Ben has lived all over the United States working in television and media. They are an Emmy Award-winning writer. Ben can be found spinning records as 'DJ Wearing Sunglasses' in clubs and basements across the US.