With relationships at the heart of humanity, it only makes sense that a vast majority of media revolves around the same topic: love. In recent years, television in particular has become a platform where viewers are able to form deep connections to characters over a series of episodes, causing them to invest heavily into the characters' relationships with each other. From dramas that follow a “slow burn” trope to reality dating shows, all avenues of love are explored. And to accompany those shows, comes a vast range of music. 

I make a playlist for everything. For each season, for every niche emotion I have ever felt and of course, for nearly any romantic encounter I have experienced. Despite my numerous playlists, one of my favorites is titled “So beautiful my heart aches.” While this may sound like a dramatic playlist that should be filled with heartbreaking melodies, it instead features just a few songs that represent love so peaceful and special that it makes your heart feel more than you thought it could. 

Musicians are writing about the realities of love, the highs and the lows. Whether that comes from a skeptical view on love or musicians writing with a more honest pen, it’s hard to tell.