School is back so we put together some songs to make those early mornings and late nights suck a little less. Pair with coffee, and you will be over those back-to-school blues in no time.

1. “Crown on the Ground” by Sleigh Bells – This song is loud, very loud. Don’t get turned off by its blaring intensity. Just turn it up, and I guarantee it will make the 15-minute commute between the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses so much more bearable.

2. “Oblivion” by Grimes – If you haven’t already familiarized yourself with Claire Boucher, better known by her stage name Grimes, now is the perfect time to start. While it seems most artists these days are twerking at award shows or writing another breakup song, Grimes is turning out masterpieces like this track, and very unbeknownst to the public eye. This track promises a catchy beat that will add a lot of extra oomph to your day.

3. “Put Me to Work” by PAPA – There’s not a lot to say about a song that fuses masculine punk sounds with playful pop and a hint of tambourine, except that it is completely awesome and you definitely need to get to know this LA-based band right away.

4. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake – Drake puts aside his rapping roots in his latest track that sounds like something he and Solange Knowles collaborated on, which, by the way, wouldn’t be a bad idea. The latest track from his forthcoming album, “Nothing was the Same,” hits the nail on the head when it comes to ’80s pop sounds. Get the full album Sept. 24, something tells me you won’t be disappointed.

5. “King City” by Swim Deep – The British group recently released their debut album, “Where the Heaven Are We,” this summer. It’s a goldmine for indierock hits, especially this track. This revamped album version draws listeners’ attention to Austin Williams’s voice as it moves softly through a whimsical, yet edgy melody. Highly recommended for all your mood-boosting needs.

6. “Come Walk with Me” by M.I.A. – The song starts out centered around M.I.A.’s vocals before hitting the 1:30 mark and setting off a quite literal explosion of sounds. The various distortions and effects are eerily captivating, but you will appreciate the uniqueness of this song a million times more by watching the animated lyric video, which was released Sept. 4.

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