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Hidden gem alarm songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.

I’ve put together a collection of underrated Western wake-up songs that are perfect for setting as your alarm or as background music during the busy morning rush.

These are mainly bright tracks with a pleasant tempo that’ll lift your mood, so you can kick off your day feeling refreshed.

Hidden gems of Western wake-up songs: Recommended popular tracks (11–20)

Knocking At The DoorArkells

Arkells – Knocking At The Door
Knocking At The DoorArkells

Arkells are a Canadian rock band active since 2006.

This track was released as a single in 2017 from the album Morning Report, which was nominated for a Juno Award.

It reached No.

1 on the Canadian charts.

Higher LoveJames Vincent McMorrow

James Vincent Mc Morrow – Higher Love
Higher LoveJames Vincent McMorrow

Originally a track by Steve Winwood, released in 1986.

The version by Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow was released in 2011.

It was used in a commercial for the video rental company LoveFilm and reached No.

4 on the Irish charts.

ReflectionsMisterWives

MisterWives – Reflections (Official Video)
ReflectionsMisterWives

The debut single released in 2014 by the American indie pop band MisterWives.

Described by Billboard as a “mash-up of Weezer and the Bee Gees,” the track reached No.

13 on the U.

S.

charts.

ElevateSt. Lucia

St. Lucia – “Elevate” (Official Music Video)
ElevateSt. Lucia

St.

Lucia is a South African musician based in Brooklyn since 2012.

This track, featuring moving lyrics, is included on the 2013 album “When the Night.” The music video was directed by NORTON.

Hit the QuaniLoveMemphis

iLoveMemphis – Hit the Quan (Official Video)
Hit the QuaniLoveMemphis

A debut single released in 2015 by iLoveMemphis, a rapper from Tennessee.

It was inspired by Dem Franchize Boyz’s 2004 track “Oh I Think Dey Like Me” and by a dance popularized by Rich Homie Quan.

ConfidentDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Confident (Official Video)
ConfidentDemi Lovato

A pop anthem said to be perfect for starting your day.

It was released in 2015 by American singer Demi Lovato.

The music video, filmed in Austin, Texas, was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Hidden gems of Western wake-up songs: Recommended popular tracks (21–30)

The MorningThe Weeknd

A track said to be suitable for waking up slowly.

It’s included on the debut mixtape House of Balloons, released in 2011 by the Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd.