Not sure what song to put on your Instagram Notes? Music picks that showcase your taste
Instagram’s Notes feature lets you share how you feel right now or little moments from your day.
Maybe you want to add music there, but you’re not sure which song to choose—have you ever felt that way? Even a casual note can turn into a captivating post that catches your followers’ attention when the perfect melody is added.
In this article, we’ll introduce popular tracks for Instagram Notes and stylish BGM picks that show off your taste.
Find the one song that colors your current mood!
Not sure what song to put on your Instagram Notes? Curated music picks that show your taste (1–10)
SummertimeNEW!FIVE NEW OLD
It’ll make you want to sway to the music! This track by FIVE NEW OLD, a rock band from Hyogo known for their stylish musicality, is included on their album “MUSIC WARDROBE,” released in April 2021.
It’s also known for being featured as the CM song for KOSÉ Cosmeport’s “SUNCUT® Prodefense.” The glittering soundscape and catchy, fun rhythm leave a strong impression, and the exquisite balance of early-summer exhilaration with a hint of bittersweetness is irresistible.
By the time it ends, you’ll feel somehow refreshed.
Don’t think too hard—just let the music take over your heart and body.
It might be perfect for an Instagram note looking back on summer memories, or for sharing a seaside drive!
Blue JeansNEW!HANA
Born from an audition project, the girls’ group HANA has been drawing attention with their overwhelming expressive power.
Many of you may already know their success with their major debut song “ROSE,” which dominated numerous charts.
Among their works, a track I particularly recommend is this song set to be released in July 2025.
It’s a bittersweet yet hopeful mid-tempo ballad that overlays true-to-life feelings of love with images like worn-out sneakers.
Their visuals created in collaboration with the apparel brand DIESEL, along with in-store performances, have also become hot topics.
The song beautifully captures the emotional shifts of the night, making it a perfect choice for calming your heart on nights when you’re troubled by love.
Be sure to pair it with a note on Instagram.
Grapefruit MoonNEW!TOMOO
Singer-songwriter TOMOO, born in Tokyo, has been drawing attention for lyrics that interweave scenes and emotions, and for expressive power that transcends the bounds of piano pop.
Released in advance in September 2023 and included on the acclaimed album TWO MOON, Grapefruit Moon has been praised as a new frontier that further expands her expressive range.
While the song centers on the bitterness and thirst felt in the transition from girlhood to adulthood, its sophisticated band sound and lustrous vocals resonate comfortably.
Choose it for moments when you want to face your heart in the quiet of the night, or when you’d like to share a slightly more mature mood in an Instagram Note.
Tokyo FlashNEW!Vaundy
Singer-songwriter Vaundy, who’s drawing attention for his multifaceted talent, released his first digital-only single “Tokyo Flash” in November 2019.
It was also featured as an insert song on ABEMA’s romance reality show, creating major buzz.
Set to a sophisticated city-pop-inspired sound, it vividly captures the protagonist’s yearning for fleeting sparkles and momentary emotions amidst the clamor of the city and its superficial relationships.
Crafted with insights from YouTube and streaming analytics, the track boasts an irresistible, catchy hook and a smooth, satisfying groove.
It’s a stylish number that’s perfect for strolling through the city at night or accompanying an urban-themed note on Instagram.
I hate mornings.NEW!aimyon
This is a song by Aimyon that depicts raw emotions where the afterglow of night intersects with the anxiety of morning.
It was included on her fifth album, Jealousy for Cats, released in September 2024.
The pain of a love you can’t tell anyone about and the earnest longing to wait for someone are sung with down-to-earth details.
Rather than lavish production, it’s a ballad-leaning number that pushes the emotions forward through words and melody.
It’s recommended for when you want to bask in the nostalgia of the hours from night to morning, or to listen just before dawn when you want to quietly face your feelings alone.
Night of OsmanthusNEW!kinoko teikoku
Have you ever found yourself suddenly recalling an old love, stirred by a sweet scent drifting softly through the night air? This emotional track by Kinoko Teikoku gently accompanies that kind of nostalgic mood.
Included on the album “Time Lapse,” released in September 2018, it has won the support of many listeners.
Vocalist Chiaki Sato’s crystalline voice beautifully paints the bittersweet scenes of a long autumn night.
It’s a number I especially recommend to anyone who wants to share their sentimental feelings in an Instagram Note during the chilly season.
Delicate Lips feat. ChanminaNEW!Jenīhai
This track is a collaboration between the band Jenny High—known for its eclectic lineup—and the rapper Chanmina, who radiates overwhelming presence.
Released as a digital-only single in June 2021, it was later included as the opening track on the album Jennistar.
As you’d expect from a piece co-created by Enon Kawatani and Chanmina over about half a year, the band’s sophisticated sound melds beautifully with the raw, incisive rap.
The lyrics, where fortitude intersects with fragility, are perfect for those wrestling with love or wanting to feel the nighttime city air.
When you want to craft a stylish vibe in your Instagram Notes, this is an excellent choice.