If music be the food of love, the eternally headphoned set should hypothetically be stocked up with sweethearts come Monday. Hypothetically.
Even if you’re not hooked to the hip on the 14th, that doesn’t mean you can’t listen to some romantic jams — and quietly cry into your half-empty box of chocolates.
Here’s seven playlists to suit your romantic mood — whether it be bitter or sweet — including a list replete with jams handpicked by the swoony Mashable staff.
1. Pandora: ’80s Love Songs
The ’80s were arguably the best era for (semi-raunchy) romantic comedies — so put on some pink, get yourself looking pretty and pump up these jams at that wild dance party you’re planning on throwing while the ‘rents are out of town. (Just make sure to stow the curios away in the basement so that your mom’s Hummel collection stays out of harm’s way.)
2. Slacker: Country Love Radio
Country songs are all about love! And tractors. Whether you’re courting or farming (or both) this V’Day, this station is sure to get your achy, breaky heart pattering.
3. SoundCloud: Mr. Jonathan Toubin’s NY Night Train Soul Clap Classics
Love ain’t nothing without soul, so that’s why we’re including a free downloadable mix from New York’s best DJ, Mr. Jonathan Toubin. Download and dance — even if you scare the honeys away with your not-so-sick moves.
4. Amazon: Free Valentine’s Day Playlist
Once more, Amazon comes through with the sans-fees goods. There’s a song by Ginuwine (not “Pony,” sadly), so you know it’s good.
5. Rhapsody: Valentine’s Day Classical Collection
For the candles, roses and champagne cadre — here’s some classy classical from Rhapsody. Listen without paying during your free trial, or prune roses and buy a subscription instead.
6. Vevo: Lovers Rock
In our humble opinion, there is no better gift than a mixtape — it’s personal, laboriously concocted and much less embarrassing to carry around than a giant pink teddy bear.
Vevo is holding a contest this saccharine season to find a personalized V’Day playlist to feature on its homepage on the 14th. If your object of affection (or intense stalk-age) digs music, we recommend showing him/her (and the entire Vevo community) that you care by entering said contest.
7. Songza: Mashable’s Valentine’s Day Mix
The Mashable staff has chosen their poison: Love songs. Guess who picked which jams. Hint: “99 Problems” was not my selection.
