A song that gives my Instagram stories an emo vibe
This time, we’re introducing songs that are perfect for capturing an emotional vibe—think sunsets, the ocean, and more—for your Instagram Stories.
When you see a beautiful view, it’s hard not to snap a photo and post it to your Story, right?
If you want to add music but aren’t sure which track fits, this is for you.
We’ve picked songs that are guaranteed to set the mood and give your posts that emotional feel.
Find your favorite track and use it to create emotive posts that bring your Instagram to life!
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Songs that give your Instagram stories an emo vibe (21–30)
IYKYKXG
XG is a girl group that empowers the world with an unconventional, out-of-the-box style.
They champion their own genre, “X-POP,” and are making waves globally.
Among their tracks, this is the one we recommend when you want to give your Reels a stylish edge.
It blends a buoyant, dreamlike track that samples a classic from 2001 with a brisk, lively beat.
The song captures the thrill of sharing that “if you know, you know” feeling and stepping into a new dimension.
Released ahead of their mini-album AWE in October 2024, it also charted on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Its refined, cool vibe is perfect for posts featuring fashion or city nightscapes—be sure to check it out.
Pointillism Song (feat. Sonoko Inoue)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE captivates listeners with their overwhelming expressive power.
This song, included on their single “Ao to Natsu” released in August 2018, was produced with singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue.
As an insert track for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi,” it depicts the story of a man and a woman sensing an impending farewell at summer’s end.
The swelling emotions despite knowing time is limited, and the frustration of being unable to hold hands, are conveyed achingly through their two voices.
You can almost see memories piling up like scattered points before your eyes.
When you’re troubled by a love that can’t be, or on a sentimental night, listening to it will gently stay close to that helpless feeling.
Songs that give your Instagram Stories an emo vibe (31–40)
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAIKO×Yonezu Kenshi
This collaboration between DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu is perfect for summer nights when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.
Released in August 2017, it drew huge attention as the theme song for the animated film Fireworks (Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?).
The song paints a poignant scene, overlaying fleeting memories of love onto fireworks that bloom in the night sky and vanish in an instant.
The expansive sound that swells toward the chorus evokes the image of grand fireworks coloring the summer night sky.
Their beautiful harmonies stir a wistful feeling for the passing summer and tug at the heart.
Pair it with emotional moments in your Instagram Stories—like a twilight beach or sparklers—and it will become an unforgettable memory.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a rock band that enjoys immense popularity for their catchy musical style.
Why not brighten your Reels or Stories with a song that captures the essence of youthful spirit in true MGA fashion? This track is a classic pop-rock number, defined by exhilarating, fast-paced guitar sounds that feel incredibly refreshing.
It carries a powerful message: to embrace the fleeting nature of our days—and even the pain and regret born within them—and transform it into strength for the future.
Released in April 2024, it was also selected as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” Perfect for posts filled with precious memories with friends or the determination to take on a new challenge.
It’s an inspiring song that also made headlines for winning the 66th Japan Record Awards.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutoya Yumi
It’s a song many people know as the ending theme of Studio Ghibli’s film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Released in April 1974 as the third single by Yumi Matsutoya, who was still using the name Yumi Arai at the time.
Its universal theme—that if we don’t forget the pure feelings we had as children, everything we see turns into a precious message—gently warms the hearts of listeners.
The version included on the album MISSLIM features a country-style arrangement, and its friendly, catchy melody is especially appealing.
If you pair it with gentle reels or stories—like posts that capture everyday scenes or memories with someone special—I think it will make the visuals even more moving.
OVERSTANDSuchmos
It’s a song whose warm sound resonates gently, conjuring a serene twilight scene.
It carries a deep yet tender message that speaks to breaking down the barriers between people and truly striving to understand one another.
The track is included on their July 2017 release, FIRST CHOICE LAST STANCE, the work that marked their new beginning, and it was featured in a commercial for Sony’s WALKMAN “Noise-Canceling Wireless.” Listen to it on a leisurely afternoon with someone special or while reflecting at the end of the day, and it will quietly remind you of the preciousness of human connection—a work filled with warmth.
SummertimeFIVE NEW OLD
This song, with its striking guitar sound and exhilarating melody, is a number by the Kobe-born band FIVE NEW OLD.
The lyrics, blending sweet bitters and a touch of wistfulness as they look back on the days of summer gone by, are filled with a nostalgic summer atmosphere.
Their sound, infused with a love for the 2000s rock they grew up on, feels both familiar and fresh.
The track was used in a KOSÉ commercial and included on their April 2021 album “MUSIC WARDROBE.” It’s an emotional rock tune, perfect for a drive under blue skies or a memorable moment with friends.