The hot season has arrived.
It’s the time of year when you’ll want to post summer-style videos on Instagram Reels.
What makes those Reels even more striking is choosing the perfect summer BGM.
From tracks that create a refreshing vibe, to songs you’ll want to hear by the seaside at night, to tunes perfect for midsummer activities, we’re sharing music ideas to color your summer Reels.
They’re sure to become the perfect companion for making your summer memories!
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Songs that create a summer vibe for Instagram Reels (1–10)
normal temperatureVaundy
Vaundy’s song captures the impulsive thrill of falling in love through the heat rushing through the body and the pounding of the heart.
From the cool guitar riff in the intro, the strong rock flavor grabs you instantly—it’s irresistible.
The track features intelligent lyrics that express the exhilaration of romance in physical terms, syncing the heat of summer with the heat of love.
This song is included on the album “replica,” released in November 2023.
It was later featured in a Zexy commercial and as the theme song for the film “GEMNIBUS vol.1,” released in April 2024, so many of you may have heard it.
Paired with emotional summer visuals—friends goofing around on the beach or a twilight drive—it will make for a passionate, unforgettable reel.
It’s the perfect number for moments when you want to take your mood to the absolute peak.
Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE
An energetic track like the summer sun that will take your Instagram Reels to the next level! Released in April 2024 by CANDY TUNE, a group born from ASOBISYSTEM’s project “KAWAII LAB.,” the song was produced by Tamaya 2060% of Wienners.
It carries a message of wholeheartedly cheering on yourself and those around you as you strive toward your goals.
It also portrays the struggle between staying true to yourself and facing reality, gently resonating with listeners’ hearts.
Its catchy appeal is proven by simultaneously hitting No.
1 on TikTok’s “Top 50 Songs Chart” and “Popular Songs Ranking 50.” Pair it with clips of beach fun or a BBQ with friends, and your unforgettable summer memories will shine even brighter!
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
It’s the theme song for the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” and drew major attention as a collaboration between DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu.
Released as a single in August 2017, the track later appeared on DAOKO’s album “THANK YOU BLUE,” and Yonezu’s masterpiece “BOOTLEG,” which includes his self-cover.
DAOKO’s clear, translucent vocals contrasted with Yonezu’s rich low tones float over quiet piano and lyrical strings, evoking the atmosphere of a summer night.
The chorus bursts open like fireworks, conveying a bittersweetness amid the liveliness and a sense of time’s fleeting nature.
It’s an emotional number that pairs perfectly with a sentimental reel at summer’s end.
Beep boopFRUITS ZIPPER
This track captivates with its comical, playful sound.
The rapid shifts in tempo and mood throughout the song are like a roller coaster, keeping the listener engaged from start to finish.
Catchy, synth-like phrases are sprinkled throughout, and once you hear them, they stick in your head.
Released by FRUITS ZIPPER in August 2025, this bright and energetic tune is perfect for making fun summer memories.
Turn your active moments with friends and those bursting smiles into a reel, and your post is sure to lift viewers’ spirits.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, the three-piece rock band dominating the J-pop scene.
Among their songs, this is the one I’d recommend to color your summer reels.
It carries a powerful message—not only celebrating the sparkle of youth, but also cherishing the scars and struggles that come with life itself.
Featuring a technical guitar riff that feels like a return to the band’s roots, the track has a breezy exhilaration that makes you want to take off running just by listening.
Released in April 2024, it was used as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” It’s an energetic, feel-good pop tune that’s perfect for capturing summer memories with friends or pairing with a slightly wistful sunset scene.
SparkleRADWIMPS
This song, with its grand, dramatic worldview so characteristic of RADWIMPS, beautifully sets the stage for summer nights.
Centered on fateful encounters and fleeting moments that shine within limited time, it evokes a heartrending sense of longing that tightens your chest as you listen.
The piece carries a strong resolve to shine beautifully and authentically while defying the rules of the world, a power that curiously resonates with the exhilaration of summer.
It was included on the album Your Name., released in August 2016, and is widely known for coloring the climactic scene of the anime film of the same name.
Pair it with a reel reflecting the summer night sky or footage compiling memories with someone dear, and it will feel like a scene from a movie.
It’s also perfect as background music for the moment fireworks burst or for quiet nights by the seaside, making unforgettable summer memories shine even brighter.
August NightSilent Siren
With its sense of speed, this pop-rock track accelerates the feelings of a summer romance.
Released in August 2015, it’s Silent Siren’s 10th single, by a band formed from former reader models, and it was also used in a commercial for Vantan Design Institute.
The song centers on the bittersweet anticipation and frustration right before love comes to fruition, with a driving melody and down-to-earth lyrics that really hit home.
The coupling track includes the ending theme from the live-action adaptation of the drama “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day,” drawing attention to the single as a whole.
Pair it with slightly wistful reels—like summer night drives or fireworks—for an emotional finish.