Morning Commute: Singer/Songwriter

We're all guilty of internal morning bargaining. The first time you hit snooze on your alarm you give up a leisurely morning coffee. The second time, you forgo a shower. The third time, you're going to be a few minutes late. When you finally make it out the door you need a soundtrack that will wake you up gently and set you on the right track for the day— José González, Damien Rice, and Ed Sheeran all strike a balance of upbeat and easy listening.