Best New Songs of the Week

Justin Vernon of Bon Iver in concert in 2017
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver in concert in 2017. Photo by RMV/REX/Shutterstock (8872064f)

Valentine’s Day took place this Friday, and our favorite artists celebrated it by exploring the themes of love, joy, and heartbreak in their music. From Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton to Bon Iver and Alessia Cara, the artists on our list of the best songs of the week were trying to spread some love with their brand-new tracks. 

This week has given us several amazing albums, including the deluxe edition of Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet, featuring five bonus tracks. She celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing a new version of her chart-topping “Please Please Please” featuring one of her role models—none other than Dolly Parton.

The Lumineers rocked our world with their new album Automatic, which produced 11 amazing songs, including “Keys On The Table”. Alessia Cara made her return with a new album Love & Hyperbole, while The Wombats dropped Oh! The Ocean, making their way to our list of the best songs of the week with their brand new tracks.

Many acclaimed artists managed to impress us with new songs themed around love just in time for Valentine’s Day, including Bon Iver, Sam Smith, and Ayra Star. Check out the rest of our list, and you’ll also discover new music by Lucy Dacus, Muni Long, and Japanese Breakfast.

Bon Iver – “Everything Is Peaceful Love”

The Lumineers – “Keys on the Table”

Lucy Dacus – “Best Guess”

Sabrina Carpenter – “Please Please Please” ft. Dolly Parton

Muni Long – “Slow Grind”

Alessia Cara – “Fire”

The Wombats – “I Love America and She Hates Me”

Japanese Breakfast – “Mega Circuit”

Sam Smith – “Love is a Stillness”

Ayra Starr – “All The Love”