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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] Recently Popular Commercial Songs [2026] (181–190)

Is that really hard work? | Mac | Apple

Leaving The LightGenesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu – Leaving The Light (Official Music Video)

Leaving The LightGenesis Owusu

Australian rapper Genesis Owusu.

Let me introduce “Leaving The Light,” a track from his album Struggler.

It features a bouncy sound and powerful rap as its highlights.

It’s also well known as the theme song for Apple’s commercial “Hard Knocks.” The ad keeps you guessing right to the end, and the bouncy sound heightens that sense of excitement.

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Gerry The Goose Flies Better | Emirates

Take Me Back to SummertimeK Sloan

Take Me Back to Summertime

Take Me Back to SummertimeK Sloan

The song used in Emirates’ “Gerry The Goose Flies Better” commercial is ‘Take Me Back to Summertime.’ It’s a track by singer-songwriter Kay Sloane, and its bouncy rhythm and poppy melody lift your spirits.

It’s so irresistibly bright that it makes you want to skip as you listen, so I recommend playing it when you’re feeling down to give yourself a boost!

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Asahi Beer GINON “GINON is a big hit” version

L-O-V-ENat King Cole

Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E (Lyric Video)

L-O-V-ENat King Cole

This is a commercial for GINON, a lemon sour made with gin, launched by Asahi Beer.

The ad shows a GINON tasting event where many alcohol enthusiasts savor GINON and enjoy its delicious flavor.

The background music features an arranged version of Nat King Cole’s signature song “L-O-V-E.” The gentle yet light female vocals bring a charm that’s different from the original.

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ZERO Shock: Popup Bar Edition

IronsideQuincy Jones

Ironside (Theme From “Ironside”)

IronsideQuincy Jones

Quincy Jones’s “Ironside” is a track included on his 1971 album Smackwater Jack.

This grand jazz instrumental is known as the theme for the television drama Ironside, which aired from 1967 to 1975.

With its powerful brass section and rhythmic percussion, the piece vividly reflects the challenges and indomitable spirit of the show’s wheelchair-using detective, Ironside.

It’s a quintessential work from Jones, a master of genre fusion, and became especially memorable through its use in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series.

Characterized by a dramatic atmosphere, the song has been loved across generations, even serving as the CM song for ZERO’s “ZERO no Shōgeki: Popup Bar” commercial.

It’s urban jazz with plenty of punch and presence.

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New Ultra Open Earbuds | Pause For Nothing | Bose

No EffortPrincess Nokia

Princess Nokia – No Effort (Official Video)

No EffortPrincess Nokia

Princess Nokia is a rapper and songwriter from the United States.

Her music celebrates confidence and individuality, expressing freedom from society’s expectations.

She’s known for a unique style that blends poppy, catchy melodies with rap reminiscent of Nicki Minaj.

A track she released in March 2022 gained attention when it was featured in a commercial for Bose’s New Ultra Open Earbuds.

While she takes pride in fashion and appearance, her lyrics convey a stance that resists materialism.

It’s a song that everyone who values being true to themselves should definitely listen to.

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iPhone 15 Check In | New Driver | Apple

GoodbyeAloe Blacc and Engelmorte

“Goodbye” by Aloe Blacc and Engelmorte

GoodbyeAloe Blacc and Engelmorte

A collaborative track by American singer-songwriter and rapper Aloe Blacc and EngelMolt.

Woven with profound humanity and emotion, it portrays the pain of parting and the sense of loss.

The lyrics and melodies—distinctively Aloe Blacc—leave a deep impression and resonate with listeners.

The song has also gained attention as the theme for the iPhone 15 commercial “Check In.” If you’ve experienced farewells or breakups in life, you’ll likely relate to this piece.

It’s a recommended listen for drives, quiet moments alone, or times when you want to sort out your feelings.

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Spatial audio–compatible AirPods + Harry Styles

Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles

Harry Styles – Music For a Sushi Restaurant (Audio)

Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles

“Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” released in 2022 by Harry Styles, formerly of One Direction.

As a Japanese person, the title naturally catches my attention, and the song was used in an AirPods commercial.

Its funky, groove-laden sound reminiscent of Prince and its catchy pop melody are particularly appealing.

What’s more, the album it appears on, “Harry’s House,” is said to have taken its title from Haruomi Hosono’s 1973 album “HOSONO HOUSE.” Both the song and the album really show Harry’s fondness for Japan!

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