It’s that time of year - the time of romance, roses, and chocolate. Valentine’s Day is upon us. While getting ready for your anticipated date night, why not listen to the best love songs to come out of Adelaide - a city renowned for its versatile music scene and romantic energy.

Fern by aleksiah

Adelaide’s own pop phenomenon aleksiah burst onto the scene with fern, an explosive, lovestruck single. The track’s narrator is - as the kids say - seriously “down bad.” She wants to keep the object of her affections like a “collectible” and “eat” her “like a cannibal.” Anyone who has experienced that kind of all-consuming desire before will relate to aleksiah’s lovesick protagonist.

True Love is real by Swan Reach

This little gem of a track stands out on Swan Reach’s delightful EP, SUN BEGIN. “True love is real, and I like you back,” sings Erin McKenzie on this sweet, understated number. It’s a sentiment that is so simple and so true - it immediately marks the tune as an anthem for lovebirds the globe over.

Forever Now by Cold Chisel

These South Australian legends aren’t necessarily known for their sentimentality. But this track proves that they are, in fact, capable of it. The song is a testament to undying love, and to salvation through romance. Or, in their own lyrics: “It's only you and me/There'll be nothing we need to see/Only one thing can set you free/Is all our love.”

Spanish Time by Jachin Mee

Singer-songwriter Jachin Mee spins a gripping narrative like no other. This gorgeous track is an unconventional love story - one that is sentimental, forgiving, and gracious. Ultimately, in this song, friendship is the true romance that saves us all.

My Admiration by Jamie Lena

Lena’s sultry voice would get anyone into the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Her melodies are always supple and smooth - and My Admiration is tender, vulnerable, and raw, a perfect encapsulation of what it’s like to have a maddening little crush.

It’s Because I Love You by The Master’s Apprentices

This classic is nearly impossible not to sing along to. It’s shattering, it’s romantic, it’s tender, it’s brave. It’s everything that a good love song should be.