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[Stylish and Cool] A Compilation of Xperia Commercial Songs

Sony’s popular smartphone Xperia has a range of commercials—some focusing on individual devices, others featuring artists and athletes—and they’re all stylish and sophisticated!

These commercials often use cool music that perfectly matches the visuals, and it’s common for people to ask, “What’s that song?”

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of popular tracks used in Xperia commercials, including songs by internationally acclaimed bands and original tracks used throughout the series.

Enjoy the deep dive.

[Stylish and Cool] Xperia Commercial Song Compilation (1–10)

Sony Xperia 1 III: “Locks onto eyes and never lets go”

Awakeidom

The song used in the Xperia 1 III commercial, “Locking onto the Eyes,” which aired starting in August 2021, is “Awake” by idom, an artist from Hyogo Prefecture.

Although idom only began his music career in 2020, he drew significant attention after being selected for a commercial song within just a year of starting out.

“Awake,” featured in the ad, is distinguished by its beautiful synths layered over an electronic beat and vocals that effortlessly span from low to high ranges—an exceptionally high-quality, polished track that hardly seems like the work of a newcomer.

docomo Xperia “Dual Dance” Edition

Original song

Xperia TV commercial “Dual Dance” 30-second version
Original song

This commercial expresses the movement of emotions through Xperia, starting from a powerful street dance performance.

The duo delivering the tightly synchronized dance is CanDoo and HiRo, and the way people around them start moving too conveys a sense of spreading fun.

The dance is set to an original song that clearly communicates strength.

Built on digital beats and light, agile rap, its breezy sense of speed perfectly matches the choreography.

Sony Xperia 1 IV “Speed Is Everything”

HigherMononkuru

This commercial for the XPERIA 1 IV highlights its impressive camera performance, infused with the technology of Sony’s α series mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.

It fully showcases its advanced shooting capabilities, such as Eye AF and slow-motion recording, and many viewers were surely captivated by its appeal.

Featuring numerous clips said to be shot on the XPERIA 1 IV, the ad comes across as highly convincing.

The background music is “Higher” by the duo MONONKUL.

It leaves a different impression than what you hear in the commercial, so be sure to give the full track a listen.

[Stylish and Cool] Xperia Commercial Song Compilation (11–20)

Sony Xperia 5 V × NiziU “A new smartphone. A new me.”

PRISMNiziU

NiziU ‘PRISM’ Official Audio
PRISMNiziU

This is the song featured in the commercial for Sony’s smartphone Xperia 5 V.

It was included on the album “COCONUT,” released in July 2023.

The commercial drew attention because members of NiziU also appeared in it.

The powerful beat, a dazzling EDM-like track, and the members’ dynamic vocal work elevate the song, making it a very cool track.

au 4G LTE Xperia UL “Rain Dance” version

THE RAINSalyu

Salyu「THE RAIN」MUSIC VIDEO (from ALBUM「Android & Human Being」)
THE RAINSalyu

The song that played in the au 4G LTE Xperia UL “Rain Dance” commercial was Salyu’s “THE RAIN.” It’s a track from her 2015 album Android & Human Being.

Written and composed by producer Takeshi Kobayashi, who has crafted numerous J-POP masterpieces, the piece ultimately takes shape as a light yet grand song that gradually finds its way to the light.

From the opening, marked by a poignant piano melody, you’re steadily drawn into the flow toward the chorus, where guitar and drums intertwine and the sense of speed builds—like watching the sky and scenery change before your eyes.

Enhanced by Salyu’s vocals, its beauty deepens, making it a radiant and uplifting track.

Sony Xperia XZ “Dance” version

VOICES Heartbeat ver.Ōi Ken

VOICE (Heartbeat ver.) [Xperia CM song]
VOICES Heartbeat ver.Ōi Ken

Speaking of Xperia commercials, isn’t this the song you think of? With its powerful low end and a hype-man performance that makes you feel like you’re in a club, this is “VOICES Heartbeat ver.” The title “Heartbeat” carries the meaning of “the pulse of spring.” Driven by a swelling synth and a solid beat, it’s a danceable track that makes you want to move.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to boost your motivation!

docomo Xperia A “One-touch Music” version / “Backlight Dance” version / “Picture Effect” version

Original songEager Lush

[Xperia] A SO 04E "One touch Music" version, 30 seconds
Original songEager Lush

This commercial highlights the music and video features among the many functions built into Xperia.

The sequence where the dance circle expands as people touch each other conveys how easily you can enjoy music, while the dance scenes with shifting backgrounds and effects express the many ways to enjoy video.

Layered over this uniquely comedic dance is an original track by Fumitake Igarashi, also known as Eager Rush.

With a sound that showcases a strong, resonant beat and voices layered like sound effects, the composition creates a distinctive world of its own.