Music plays a powerful role in relationships. Hearing a song on a first date can spark an instant connection. Lyrics can help you articulate emotions when you can’t find the words. And putting on the perfect playlist can set the mood for a chill evening in. 

With live music put on hold this past year, we wanted to do something this Valentine’s Day to show our love for music. We’re releasing an exclusive playlist curated by NIVA, the National Independent Venue Association, to help showcase Texas artists and bring back the music. Called Texas Love Songs, the playlist features 50 love songs and gives singles, festival-goers, and everyone in between the chance to explore new artists during this season of love. 

Why Texas? Texas has been our home for more than 20 years, and in a state famous for authentic voices and big emotions, it’s a perfect time to honor these great Texas love songs.

Match is also proud to be supporting NIVA with a donation of up to $50,000. We will be donating $25,000 and we will match an additional $25,000 through February 28th, to reach a total goal of $75,000. With the pandemic threatening the future of live music, NIVA is working to preserve local venues through critical funding — making sure artists have a stage to return to when the pandemic is over. 

Forget the flowers and chocolates this year, and give your date the gift of music. Donate here: https://www.nivassoc.org/donate.