Bad days happen.

No matter what you do, you just can’t escape them. But you can find ways to deal with them.

We turn to music when clouds start to take over our sunny days. More specifically, this handful of songs.

Scroll below to listen to our fave mood-boosting tunes from The Maine, Tegan Marie, Paramore and other artists.

‘Younger Now’ by Miley Cyrus

A track about embracing change and moving on from the past, you can’t help but bob your head to “Younger Now” by Miley Cyrus. It’s cute, catchy and will make you feel A-OK in no time.

‘Do Right’ by Glades

Aussie trio Glades‘ “Do Right” is a straight-up dance jam. Forget about your worries and blast this hit.

‘Some Days’ by The Maine

This moody rock anthem from Arizona emo group The Maine perfectly sums up the feelings we all have on a bad day. Don’t we all wish we could float away?

‘Keep It Lit’ by Tegan Marie

Even when you’re convinced you can’t do anything right, you still need to keep it lit. At least, country cutie Tegan Marie seems to think so.

‘Missing’ by Dancing on Tables

Indie pop band Dancing on Tables are here to reassure you you can get through your rough patch with their groovy new single “Missing.”

‘Cut to the Feeling’ by Carly Rae Jepsen

Grab your hairbrush, turn up the volume, press play and feel your stress leave your body while rocking out to Carly Rae Jepsen‘s pop masterpiece “Cut to the Feeling.”

‘Rose-Colored Boy’ by Paramore

We can’t all be optimists who see the world through rose-colored lenses. Sometimes you need to express your sadness. If anyone gets that, it’s rock legends Paramore.

‘Don’t Take the Money’ by Bleachers

Don’t take the money, but definitely listen to this ’80s-inspired hit from Bleachers to feel better.

‘Lula on the Beach’ by Seaway

You can’t help but feel so much better the second pop punk band Seaway‘s “Lula on the Beach” starts playing. Fun and upbeat, anyone can get down to this jam.

‘Sunshine Type’ by Turnover

A mellow bop, Turnover’s “Sunshine Type” will calm you down when all you want to do is scream.

‘Are You What You Want to Be?’ by Foster the People

Foster the People‘s “Are You What You Want to Be?” will make you question why you’re so upset and force you to fix it. What more could you ask for from a song?

‘Fight Club’ by Lights

Feeling frustrated and angry with the day’s events? Let it all out while listening to Lights‘ “Fight Club.”

‘Lifeline’ by Jule Vera

If any song will make you feel heard and understood, it’s this motivational anthem from Jule Vera.

Follow the playlist below to listen to these tunes whenever you’re in a funk:

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