Let's face it, it's summertime and no one wants to be stuck inside at work all week when plenty of other fun things could be happening - road trips, bonfires with friends, and trips to the cottage. While I can't give you a get out of jail free card, these songs will help you last until the weekend.
1. "I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)" - Michael Franti & Spearhead
Ever heard that song that goes "Say heyyyy, I'll be gone today....I love you, I love you, I love you"? The guy who sings that song also sings this one, called "I'm Alive," and it's just as catchy. I honestly can't remember how I found it but it's become one of my all-time favorites.
2. "Get Out - Casey Abrams"
Another one that I don't know how I found but it's become one of my favorites. You might recognize the artist- yes, it's that Casey Abrams from season 10 of American Idol. It's a breakup song, but it's very upbeat and you'll be humming it all day long.
3. "Keep Your Head Up - Andy Grammer"
Classic, upbeat pop song that just about everyone knows. It's cliche because it's such a good pick-me-up song.
4. "Brand New - Ben Rector"
I've heard this on the radio recently, and like "Keep Your Head Up," it's another upbeat pop song that will have you singing along.
5. "Good Life - OneRepublic"
Disney used this song in one of their TV commercials for Disney World, and now whenever I hear this song, all I can think about is Disney World.
6. "Ophelia - The Lumineers"
I got my little sister hooked on this catchy tune from The Lumineers' most recent album. "O-Ophelia, heaven help the fool who falls in love."
7. "Pencil Full of Lead" - Paolo Nutini
I love one of Paolo Nutini's other songs called "New Shoes," but this one's got an old-fashioned big band sound that I'm obsessed with.
8. "Bibia Be Ye Ye" - Ed Sheeran
After Divide came out, I was curious as to what "Bibia Be Ye Ye" meant. According to the internet, this phrase means "everything will be alright" in a language called Twi, spoken by the Ashanti people in South Ghana.
9. "Something That I Want" - Grace Potter
This song is on the Tangled soundtrack, which is one of my all-time favorite Disney movies. I used to listen to some of Grace Potter's music, and I still love this song.
10. "Celeste" - Ezra Vine
I discovered this song quite recently and it's become my new favorite song. It just makes me smile when I hear the opening few bars.
Check out the playlist of these songs!