Wake & Bake Radio: What to Play When You’re Starting Your Day Lifted

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Everyone talks about the late-night stoner. The one who’s spiraling to lo-fi beats, binge-watching conspiracy TikToks, and eating cold pasta at 3 a.m. However, not enough people discuss the morning high. The one that sets the tone. The one that transforms your basic routine into a ritual.

A Wake and Bake isn’t just a choice. It’s a mindset. It’s waking up, rolling something soft, and pressing play on a song that reminds you you’re alive. You’re not escaping. You’re easing into it.

And let’s be real. You don’t want heavy basslines or emotional breakdowns before noon. You want texture, warmth, groove, and something that feels like your bed is still holding you even after you’ve gotten up.

That’s where Bluntly Radio comes in.

What a Morning High Sounds Like

This playlist is curated for presence. No distractions. No noise. Just clean, soulful, light-filled sounds that help you get your bearings. It’s the sonic version of taking a deep breath, stretching your limbs, and sipping something cold from a big glass.

Expect:

• Funk with bounce

• Indie that glows

• Lo-fi that moves gently

• R&B that sways without sulking

• Tracks that build, never blast

  
  

The Wake and Bake Starter Pack

Here’s your essential listening guide. These songs feel like sunlight through curtains and taste like the first drag of something smooth.

“overstay” - Randy Beth

Randy Beth doesn’t go for drama in “overstay.” She goes for the truth. It’s a soft, aching ballad about staying in a love that’s already left the room. No big blowups, just the slow burn of knowing you’ve been holding on too long.

Her voice barely rises above a whisper, and that’s what makes it hit harder. It’s not about being strong. It’s about being honest. And if you’ve ever waited for a sign that never came, this one’s going to hurt in the right way.

“Stay Like This” - Olivia Terpin

Olivia Terpin doesn’t fake the feels. “Stay Like This” is a breakup ballad that cuts deep without needing to scream for attention. It’s soft, soulful, and sharp in all the right places.

Her voice floats between delicate and dangerous, tracing that moment where love starts to fade and you’re the only one still holding on—no begging, no drama just clarity. In a world full of overproduced sad girl noise, this one means something.

Carson Beyer – “Love’s On A Roll”

“Love’s On A Roll” doesn’t try to impress you. It just shows up, steady and sure, like the kind of love it’s singing about. Carson Beyer trades flash for feeling and delivers a track built on real warmth, clean guitar work, and vocals that feel lived in, not layered on.

This isn’t a fantasy. It’s about love that holds steady when everything else falls apart. If country radio had more songs like this, it’d hit a lot closer to home.

“Plastic Plants” – Mahalia

Warm neo-soul energy with jazz undertones. Perfect for rolling up with the window open.

“Lava” – Still Woozy

Playful, weird, and uplifting. It’s the audio version of skipping breakfast and feeling good about it.

“It’s Alright (Baby’s Coming Back)” – Eurythmics

Vintage synth pop that evokes a cinematic feel. You’ll brush your teeth like you’re in a music video.

“Coffee” – Miguel

Exactly what it sounds like. A warm, flirty slow jam made for sipping and sparking at the same time.

“Lady Lady” – Masego

Sexy sax, smooth vocals, and a bit of funk. Makes folding laundry feel like a performance.

“Light Upon The Lake” – Whitney

Indie folk that sounds like a morning walk. Or just thinking about taking one while still in bed.

Lo-Fi for When Words Are Too Much

Sometimes, vocals are too much. For those days, throw on lo-fi instrumental tracks by artists like Nujabes, SwuM, or Birocratic. These songs maintain a steady vibe without diverting your focus in twenty different directions. Great for journaling, stretching, or sitting completely still while your cat judges you.

Wake Up with Intention

A morning high is sacred. It’s the pause before the chaos. Whether you’re working from home, heading to a shoot, or just watering your plants in silence, the right soundtrack can turn your Wake and Bake into something meaningful.

This playlist isn’t about background noise. It’s about choosing what your first sound of the day is going to feel like. Soft. Focused. Elevated.

Because sometimes the best way to start your day is not with a to-do list, but with a good strain, a glass of water, and the right song.

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