Selena Gomez steps back into the spotlight with “In The Dark,” her powerful new single and music video from Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack. The 19-song release is packed with A-list talent including Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, and Role Model, out now via The Core Records and Interscope Records.
The first taste of new music since her acclaimed collaboration with benny blanco, I Said I Love You First, Gomez surrounds herself with an all-star creative team. Produced by Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Louis Bell, and co-written alongside Ali Tamposi and Justin Tranter, “In The Dark” pulses with shimmering synths, deep bass, and emotional honesty. Gomez sings, “And I’ll be there when you lose yourself / To remind you of who you are / And I’ll be there like nobody else / You’re still beautiful in the dark” – a promise wrapped in glowing, late-night pop perfection.
The soundtrack itself mirrors the show’s emotional intensity, blending genres and artists into one cinematic experience. Curated by The Core Entertainment’s Simon Tikhman in collaboration with Interscope and Aperture Music, it features a lineup spanning pop, country, and R&B – from Portugal. The Man and Royel Otis to Ella Langley, FINNEAS, and Dermot Kennedy. Each track reflects the show’s mix of heart, humor, and human connection.
With Nobody Wants This earning major awards buzz and its first season already a streaming hit, Gomez’s “In The Dark” feels like the emotional centerpiece of its next chapter. It’s a song for those 2 a.m. moments – when love feels uncertain, the world quiets down, and someone’s voice cuts through the noise to remind you you’re not alone.