Whose Song Is It? Headphone and Earphone Commercial Songs: A History of CM Tracks
Headphones and earphones are indispensable companions for commuting to work or school.
Lately, we’ve been seeing them a lot in commercials, too.
In many of these headphone and earphone ads, the music that plays leaves a strong impression.
If you’ve ever watched a commercial and thought, “What’s that song?”, you’re not alone.
In this article, we’ll introduce the tracks used in popular headphone and earphone commercials.
They’re all such captivating songs that you might find yourself listening closely—so if any catch your ear, be sure to give the full track a listen.
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Whose song is it? Headphone and earphone commercial songs: A history of CM tracks (1–10)
Teenager ForeverKing Gnu
This commercial showcases, through King Gnu’s presence, how the noise-canceling feature enhances immersion in music.
It conveys that even the clamor of a train can be effectively eliminated by this feature, letting you enjoy a lifelike sense that the band is right there with you.
The song that further highlights the immersion and joy of music depicted in the footage is King Gnu’s “Teenager Forever.” With its light, memorable rhythm and moments of tense development, it evokes an exciting feeling that something is about to begin.
Boom-Pow-Wow!SixTONES
This commercial portrays the everyday lives of the SixTONES members while highlighting how user-friendly Sony’s LinkBuds S are.
It shows that you can go about your day without taking them out, thanks to features like a comfortable fit and adjustable ambient sound.
The song that further emphasizes the fun, everyday vibe with these earbuds is SixTONES’ “Boom-Pow-Wow!” With its strong, resonant beat and dance-music feel—plus rap and vocals that add a touch of humor—it conveys a light, enjoyable energy.
VOICEYOSHI
This commercial portrays various scenes and the sounds within them, while also conveying that Panasonic’s wireless earphones can eliminate those sounds.
The striking expression of city bustle, trains, and airplane noise vanishing in an instant, followed by lively movement, depicts a sense of immersion in music.
The song that further emphasizes the joy of this musical experience shown in the footage is YOSHI’s “VOICE.” Its grand, expansive sound and the powerful vocals layered over it are memorable, evoking a positive feeling like hope for the future.
Whose song is it? Headphone and earphone commercial tracks: A history of CM songs (11–20)
Sparkleiri
This is a commercial promoting Sony’s wireless earbuds, which fit securely in the ears and enhance immersion in music.
The visual of music playing and then lifting you up is striking, conveying the excitement of a new world unfolding inside your ears.
The song that further amplifies this mysterious sense of dynamism expressed in the video is iri’s “Sparkle.” Its rhythm and sound carry a distinctive floating feel, and when layered with her clear, direct vocals, it evokes the thrill of embarking on a new experience.
FlamingoYonezu Kenshi
This commercial showcases the immersive experience of listening to music with wireless earphones through the presence of Kenshi Yonezu.
It features a sequence of him singing and dancing while listening through the earphones, also conveying how securely they fit in any situation.
The song that further accentuates the unique floating sensation depicted in the visuals is Kenshi Yonezu’s “Flamingo.” His gently swaying vocal delivery evokes the image of a flamingo, and both the vocals and the sound overall exude a supple elegance.
ConticinioGuitarricadelafuente
This commercial portrays a protagonist carrying the pain of heartbreak in a cold, icy world, while also conveying the Active Noise Cancellation feature of AirPods 4.
Although the protagonist’s expressions differ between past and present, both are memorably shown conversing with AirPods 4 in their ears.
The song playing during the somber scenes in the first half set in the icy world is “El Conticinio” by Guitarricadelafuente.
Composed solely of guitar and vocals, the simple piece—with its overall calm sound—powerfully conveys a sense of loneliness.
PerfectSam i & Tropkillaz (feat. Bia & MC Pikachu)
This commercial conveys how the AirPods 4’s Active Noise Cancellation supports you every day, whether you’re happy or feeling lonely.
It shifts through different worlds—like moving from a lonely, ice-bound world to a past recollection, and then unfolding into a colorful world.
The song playing during the dance scene in the latter, colorful world is “Perfect.” The collision-like sound effects leave a strong impression, and the structure—where these intense sounds gradually increase—clearly communicates the song’s build-up.
While the overall mood isn’t exactly bright, it’s a curious track that still feels lively thanks to the layering of various sounds.