Instagram Stories that pop! A fresh, summer-perfect track
Music that creates a refreshing vibe is essential for summer Instagram Stories.
Even a fleeting moment can become something special when paired with a pleasant melody.
But it’s hard to know which songs to choose, right? In this article, we’ll introduce perfect tracks for your summer stories by scene.
Whether it’s a snapshot under a blue sky or memories on a beach at sunset, adding music will make your moments many times more memorable!
Insta stories that pop! Refreshing summer-ready tracks (1–10)
You and the summer music festivalNEW!SHISHAMO
Released in July 2014 as SHISHAMO’s debut single, this exhilarating guitar rock track ties together the live culture of summer festivals with the thrill of romance.
It’s also well known that Asako Miyazaki, who had little experience with things like going to the beach, chose a festival—an event she could easily picture at the time—as the theme.
Set to a rush of driving band sounds, it vividly portrays the anticipation and flutter of heading out with someone you like, lifting the listener’s spirits in an instant.
It’s perfect as BGM to color a special day that steps just a little outside the everyday—and a great fit for an Instagram profile.
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.
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.
NonfictionsDa-iCE
A refreshing, dramatic cheering song that brightens up the Summer Koshien.
It’s a track by the dance and vocal group Da-iCE, known for “CITRUS,” chosen as the 2025 high school baseball cheering song and the theme for “Netto Koshien.” Written and composed by the members, the song carries a message that cherishes the story of each person involved—not only the players, but also those who cheer them on.
Its driving sound and wistful melody beautifully capture the brilliance and transience of youth.
It’s an inspiring number that’s perfect for posting practice scenes under the blue sky or casual moments with teammates on your Instagram Stories.
Summer MagicME:I
A perfect feel-good summer number from ME:I, the popular group born from an audition show.
Sparkling synths and an irresistibly light, dance-inducing beat instantly amplify the excitement of summer’s beginning.
The song beautifully captures the “magical” moment when an ordinary day transforms into an unforgettable memory.
Pair it with a story that captures cherished snapshots—like a drive with friends or café time by the beach—and those memories will become all the more special.
Paradise BabyRIP SLYME
RIP SLYME, the hip-hop group that brought a refreshing breeze to the J-POP scene in the 2000s.
Their signature summer tune is a liberating track set against a beach backdrop.
With a lively beat reminiscent of samba and a pleasant melody, just listening makes you feel the sunshine and sea breeze.
Released in June 2002 as their fifth single, this song is perfect as background music for an open, carefree mood—whether on a summer drive or chilling by the ocean.
Add it to a story, and a fleeting scene might suddenly glow with the vividness of a movie moment.
At the mercy of the seaYOASOBI
A song by YOASOBI released in November 2022.
It’s the track based on Naoki Prize–winning author Mizuki Tsujimura’s novel “Yūrei,” right? Its gentle mid-tempo sound is as soothing as waves washing in and out, evoking a faintly wistful summer atmosphere.
You can feel the protagonist’s emotions—cherishing each moment even while knowing this time isn’t eternal.
The song is included on releases such as the EP “Hajimete no – EP.” It’s a beautiful piece that’s perfect as BGM for emotional moments—more than for a lively daytime beach, it suits a twilight shoreline or the glow of senko hanabi (sparkler fireworks).