The Soundtrack To Your Monday

I'm not gonna go all Kid Cudi on you and say this is the soundtrack to my life- so let's just start with Monday.

Jake Bugg- "Lightning Bolt"

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This song helps get your ass out of bed, into the shower, and on the bus/subway/car to work or class even though you'd much rather be buried under the covers for the next 3 hours.

Vance Joy- "Riptide"

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Who better than a ukulele-playing Aussie to help put that morning commute in motion, whether you be weaving through the sea of fellow commuters on the sidewalk or gazing out the public transit window.

Little Mix- "Move"

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I know, I know, but TRUST ME. This girl group jam is the perfect amount of funky trumpets and a John Entwistle-esque bass line to remedy that mid-morning lull.

Kendrick Lamar- "i"

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After getting Chipotle for lunch (for the third time this week) you could surely use a little self-esteem boost. Why not let Kendrick and his sick nasty beats pump you up while you feast on that Burrito Bowl?

Lake Street Dive- "You Go Down Smooth"

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Killer electric guitar + Insane stand up bass + Vocals like butter = The quintessential tasty groove to get you through the last leg of the day before Happy Hour.

J Roddy Walston and The Business- "I Don't Wanna Hear It"

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If the name of this band isn't rad enough to cap off your day just imagine this tune pumping through your headphones on the way home.

Weezer- "Back To The Shack"

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And as you roll up to your humble abode, what better way to cross the threshold than to the face melting guitar solos of Brian Bell and the rest of the dudes from Weezer.

Ed Sheeran- "Runaway"

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As you drift off to sleep let the Ginger Jesus sooth you with his voice and infectious harmonies from his magical loop pedal and lead you into a less-painful Tuesday.