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[Western Music] Commercial Songs I Often Hear Recently [2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

The rule that a song becomes popular after being featured in a commercial hasn’t changed, past or present.

When a song is used in a well-received commercial and goes viral along with it—that’s a classic winning pattern.

For those who want to quickly check out these talked-about CM tracks, this article introduces Western songs featured in buzzworthy commercials!

With foreign songs, it can be hard to figure out the track when you don’t understand the lyrics—but we generally include both the actual commercial footage and the song’s music video, so it should be easy to check.

We update this article regularly with the latest information, so be sure to bookmark it!

[Western music] CM songs I’ve been listening to a lot lately [2026] (161–170)

Spotify My Favorite: “Chocomoo” Edition

What’s Cookin’ feat.Randy SharpZiv Moran

What’s Cookin’

What's Cookin' feat.Randy SharpZiv Moran

This is a commercial depicting how illustrator Chocomoo incorporates Spotify into her daily life.

It focuses on the playlist feature, conveying that by listening to various playlists, you can always have new experiences.

The relaxed vibe of the video is further emphasized by Jib Moran’s “What’s Cookin’ feat.

Randy Sharp.” The layering of guitar and keyboard tones, along with brass instruments that chime in like accents, creates a warm feeling through the overlapping sounds.

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New Year 2013

SailAWOLNATION

AWOLNATION – “Sail” Red Bull Records

SailAWOLNATION

This commercial highlights the wide range of experiences you get from driving a BMW while clearly conveying its powerful performance and exhilarating feel.

It depicts how sensations like the wind from speed, the jolts of tearing across rough roads, and the feeling of defying gravity are all made possible by its robust drive.

The track that further accentuates this pursuit of new experiences is AWOLNATION’s “Sail.” Despite its digital sound, the weighty production delivers a palpable sense of power that urges you to take a step forward.

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BMW Clean Diesel 2013

I Like The WayBodyrockers

Bodyrockers – I Like The Way

I Like The WayBodyrockers

This commercial introduces BMW’s clean diesel, highlighting its powerful performance while being environmentally friendly.

It shows the car driving under clear skies, with the scenery changing rapidly to convey a sense of speed and its gentleness to any environment.

The song “I Like The Way” further accentuates the strength and exhilaration of the visuals.

With its powerful, resonant band sound and strong vocals layered on top, you can feel a straightforward surge of energy.

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BMW X1 (2010)

ZdarlightDigitalism

Digitalism – Zdarlight

ZdarlightDigitalism

This commercial showcases the stable performance of the BMW X1 by featuring it driving in a variety of situations, from city streets to snowy mountains.

The fact that it maintains solid speed in every scenario conveys both exhilaration and a sense of security.

The track that further accentuates the exhilarating drive depicted in the footage is Digitalism’s “Zdarlight.” Composed with predominantly digital sounds, its lightness effectively conveys a fun, uplifting mood.

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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation「Someday」

ConticinioGuitarricadelafuente

Guitarricadelafuente – El Conticinio (Audio)

ConticinioGuitarricadelafuente

This commercial portrays a protagonist carrying the pain of heartbreak in a cold, icy world, while also conveying the Active Noise Cancellation feature of AirPods 4.

Although the protagonist’s expressions differ between past and present, both are memorably shown conversing with AirPods 4 in their ears.

The song playing during the somber scenes in the first half set in the icy world is “El Conticinio” by Guitarricadelafuente.

Composed solely of guitar and vocals, the simple piece—with its overall calm sound—powerfully conveys a sense of loneliness.

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Gap 2024 GapKids 'Just dance. Let your heart lead.'

Canned HeatJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Canned Heat (Official Video)

Canned HeatJamiroquai

Set to a lively tune, this GAP Kids commercial features children showing off their dance moves.

Watching the kids smile and dance freely is uplifting! The upbeat BGM used in the ad is Jamiroquai’s classic “Canned Heat,” a cool track known for its groove, from the 1999 album “Synkronized.” The lyrics shouting “Dance!!” are a perfect fit for the commercial.

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Kirin Beer Kirin Ichiban Shibori White: “Letter from Mr. Tsutsumi to Ms. Koshiba” / “Letter from Mr. Suzuki to Ms. Koshiba” / “Letter from Mr. Tsutsumi to Mr. Okada” / “Letter from Mr. Kaku to Mr. Okada”

Twist And ShoutThe Beatles

Twist And Shout (Remastered 2009)

Twist And ShoutThe Beatles

This commercial conveys what kind of flavor Kirin Ichiban Shibori White has by layering impressions from various people in an easy-to-understand way.

It features Fuka Koshiba and Masaki Okada in their first beer commercial, and unfolds with letters arriving from their seniors in the CM world—Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryohei Suzuki, and Kento Kaku.

Drawing on those comments as well, the ad depicts them savoring the beer.

The song that underscores the fun, people-connected atmosphere is The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout.” The way the track begins and then gradually builds in power is striking, heightening the sense of anticipation that something new is about to start.

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