Tulane Student Shares 'Love' Songs for Valentine's Day

Columnist Sophia Duhon highlights a playlist of romantic tracks to kick off the holiday.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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In a special Valentine's Day-themed column, Tulane University student Sophia Duhon shares a playlist of songs featuring the word "love" or a variation in the title. The list spans multiple genres, from Latin soul to indie rock, and includes tracks by artists like Joe Bataan, Lani Hall, Father John Misty, and Daft Punk.

Why it matters

Duhon's curated playlist provides Tulane students and the broader New Orleans community with music recommendations to set the mood for Valentine's Day. By highlighting a diverse array of "love" songs, the column aims to offer something for everyone, whether single, taken, or somewhere in between.

The details

Duhon's playlist kicks off with Joe Bataan's soothing "I Wish You Love, Pt. 1," praising the Latin soul artist's incredible vocals and beautiful lyrics. She then features Lani Hall's jazz ballad "Love Song," which Duhon says "feels like a hug." The list also includes Father John Misty's indie rock track "I Love You, Honeybear," a cover of Misty's "Real Love Baby" by British duo The Heavy Heavy, and Daft Punk's electronic hit "Digital Love." Duhon rounds out the playlist with collaborations like Blood Orange, Turnstile, and BADBADNOTGOOD's "Alien Love Call" and a solo track from Geese frontman Cameron Winter titled "Love Takes Miles." The column concludes with Marlena Shaw's soul song "You Taught Me How to Speak in Love."

  • The Tulane Hullabaloo published this article on February 12, 2026.
  • The Heavy Heavy are scheduled to perform at Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans on April 26.

The players

Sophia Duhon

A student at Tulane University who wrote this column highlighting a playlist of "love" songs for Valentine's Day.

Joe Bataan

A Latin soul artist whose song "I Wish You Love, Pt. 1" is featured on Duhon's playlist.

Lani Hall

A jazz singer whose song "Love Song" is included on Duhon's Valentine's Day playlist.

Father John Misty

An indie artist whose song "I Love You, Honeybear" is featured, as well as the original version of "Real Love Baby" that was covered by The Heavy Heavy.

The Heavy Heavy

A British duo who covered Father John Misty's "Real Love Baby" for Duhon's playlist.

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What they’re saying

“I wish you bluebirds in spring to give your heart a song to sing”

— Joe Bataan (The Tulane Hullabaloo)

“Love will make you fit it all in the car”

— Cameron Winter, Geese frontman (The Tulane Hullabaloo)

“Your eyes always spring things I've never heard before”

— Marlena Shaw, Soul artist (The Tulane Hullabaloo)

What’s next

The Heavy Heavy are scheduled to perform at Chickie Wah Wah in New Orleans on April 26, giving Tulane students and the local community an opportunity to hear some of the "love" songs featured in Duhon's playlist performed live.

The takeaway

Duhon's Valentine's Day playlist showcases the universal appeal of "love" songs, offering a diverse selection of romantic tracks that can resonate with listeners of all relationship statuses. The column provides the Tulane community and New Orleans music fans with a thoughtful curation of love-themed tunes to kick off the holiday.