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 tracks: A history of CM songs (11–20)
places to beFred again.. & Anderson .Paak
This is a new commercial for AirPods 4 that debuted in 2024.
It features shots of a woman dancing to the music, with on-screen text introducing the new features—a stylish, street-inspired production that feels very Apple.
The background track is “places to be,” released in 2024 by Fred again..
and Anderson .Paak.
Its breakbeat-style groove stands out, making it a very cool, energetic song.
The performance video released on YouTube is truly stunning, so if you love music, play an instrument, or compose, be sure to check it out.
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.
Prince ShōtokuSuiyōbi no Campanella
This commercial conveys JBL’s commitment to supporting a rich music life by showing Uta, the vocalist of Wednesday Campanella, speaking passionately about the brilliance of music.
It depicts people whose lives are vividly enriched by music, with JBL products right by their side.
After the powerful narration, Wednesday Campanella’s song ‘Prince Shōtoku’ plays, and even through the light, buoyant vocals, you can feel the happiness of being able to connect with music.
Our HouseCrosby, Stills, Nash & Young
The way we hear sound is our connection to the world and an essential part of building relationships with those around us.
This commercial introduces the hearing assistance features of AirPods Pro 2, which support that connection to the world and help maintain hearing health.
Memories built up with your child can become faint depending on how you hear them, but these features provide solid support—helping to sustain those relationships as well.
In this touching story about reliving memories with a child, the song the daughter performs is “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
The original is a band sound with piano, but its gentle tone fits perfectly with the stripped-down, singer-songwriter style used in the commercial.
Where Is My MindTkay Maidza
This is a commercial that focuses on the noise-canceling feature of AirPods Pro, portraying how quiet it can get through a distinctive, imaginative world.
Various vehicles—including work trucks that typically make loud noises—are floating, and there’s even a parade happening in the air, creating a lively atmosphere.
Yet you can’t hear any of it, which depicts the silence brought about by the elimination of noise.
What really highlights this silence in the visuals is TK Maiza’s rendition of “Where Is My Mind.” It’s a cover of the Pixies’ song, and it feels more digitally oriented than the original.
The combination of soft sounds and gentle vocals conveys a strong sense of weightless floating.
Song of HopeMISIA
Have you seen the commercial for Sony’s truly wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM5, launched with the tagline “A higher level of silence”? MISIA singing in the desert is absolutely majestic.
In the ad, she performs “Kibō no Uta” (Song of Hope), written and composed by the one and only Akiko Yano.
The intro feels like the start of an opera, the lyrics have a sweeping, grand theme, and MISIA’s vocals light each phrase like kindling—no matter how you approach it, it’s a monumental track for listeners.
It’s a song that makes you think, “If only this could spread across the world…” Highly recommended!
Whose song is it? Headphone and earphone commercial songs: A history of CM tracks (21–30)
Original songAuthority
This commercial promotes the collaboration between JBL’s portable speaker, the PULSE 5, and XLARGE, a streetwear brand from California, aligning it with a performance by Authority.
The key concept is showcasing performances in various locations alongside the speaker, conveying how its smooth, dynamic illumination makes the music even more enjoyable.
Featured within these performances is an original song created specifically for the commercial.
With lyrics that seem to express the connection between everyday life and music, it also conveys the refreshing, uplifting effect that music can have.