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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] Commercial Songs I’ve Been Hearing a Lot Lately [2026] (211–220)

iPhone 15 Pro | The power of Pro

NautilusAnna Meredith

Anna Meredith – “Nautilus” (Official Video)

NautilusAnna Meredith

The iPhone 15 Pro commercial “Power of Pro,” which has been drawing attention for its impactful visuals, portrays a man so absorbed in a game that he forgets reality, rendered through surreal imagery.

Playing in the background is “Nautilus,” an instrumental piece by Scottish composer Anna Meredith, notable for its anxiety-inducing sound and the sampled noise of something being struck.

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“EX30 Launch” Version

Little Things Means a Lotbettye swann

Little Things Mean A Lot

Little Things Means a Lotbettye swann

Volvo’s commercial “EX30 Debut.” Its content conveys the car’s performance and comfort.

In the spot, “Little Things Mean A Lot” plays, creating a sophisticated atmosphere.

The singer is America’s legendary vocalist Kitty Kallen.

The song was released in 1954, yet it still retains a timeless beauty.

Like the characters in the commercial, it might be nice to listen to it while driving.

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Brand Movie “MIZUHO DX”

If I’m HonestJay Denton

If I’m Honest

If I'm HonestJay Denton

The song used in the brand movie on Mizuho Financial Group’s brand site introducing its initiatives, “MIZUHO DX,” is If I’m Honest.

It’s a track released in 2016 by Jay Denton, a singer-songwriter active in the American country music scene.

The melody, which stirs listeners’ emotions, really sticks in your ears.

The lyrics depict a protagonist who has gone through many failures and setbacks, striving to face their own weaknesses.

It’s a track that truly resonates with the heart.

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[Western Music] Recently Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2026] (221–230)

Gerry The Goose Flies Better | Emirates

Take Me Back to SummertimeK Sloan

Take Me Back to Summertime

Take Me Back to SummertimeK Sloan

Emirates: Gerry The Goose Flies Better

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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MINI Crossover Highlands Edition | Step into majestic days. | MINI Japan

Freedom SongPierre Terrasse & Laetitia Plaissy

Freedom Song

Freedom SongPierre Terrasse & Laetitia Plaissy

MINI JAPAN’s commercial “MINI CROSSOVER HIGHLANDS EDITION | Step into Majestic Days” depicts a parent and child heading out to various places by car.

In the ad, the song “Freedom Song” is playing.

It’s a track by Pia Theres and Laetitia Pléissy, crafted with a country-music feel.

Also noteworthy is how the lyrics, themed around freedom, perfectly match the commercial’s storyline.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 - The Galaxy’s Greatest Misfit Team, the Guardians of the Galaxy Edition

Since You’ve Been GoneRainbow

Rainbow – Since You’ve Been Gone

Since You've Been GoneRainbow

Marvel film 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3' Special Feature [The Galaxy’s Biggest Misfit Team: “Guardians of the Galaxy” Edition]

One of Marvel’s signature films, Guardians of the Galaxy, is known for frequently using nostalgic hit songs as background music.

In this commercial, “Guardians of the Galaxy: VOLUME 3” — featuring the galaxy’s greatest band of misfits, the Guardians of the Galaxy — the 1978 hit “Since You’ve Been Gone” by Rainbow is used as the BGM.

It’s a commercial that feels nostalgic and unique, yet carries a stylish vibe.

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Master Spotify: “Enjoy Spotify on your Apple Watch” Edition [Supports Offline Playback]

Ill Be ThereMikey Geiger

Mikey Geiger – Ill Be There (2021)

Ill Be ThereMikey Geiger

This commercial promotes the fact that you can enjoy Spotify on Apple Watch and that it supports offline playback.

It uses colorful visuals to express how you can enjoy music even when your smartphone isn’t nearby, making music feel more accessible.

The track that gives this simple, text-focused yet colorful video its distinctive vibe is “I’ll Be There.” It has a dance-music feel with a pronounced rhythm, and the soaring vocals layered on top convey a unique sense of weightlessness.

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