[Western Music] CM Songs I Often Hear Recently [2025]

Bittersweet SambaHerb Alpert

Bittersweet Samba

Kinmugi 'Happy Afternoon' 15-second version starring Hana Kuroki – SUNTORY commercial

This commercial, “A Happy Afternoon,” shows Hana Kuroki enjoying a can of Kinmugi while savoring small everyday joys.

It features scenes of her harvesting vegetables from a home garden—an idyllic lifestyle many people might long for.

Her contented expression as she enjoys the Kinmugi leaves a lasting impression.

If You Love MeLizzo

Lizzo – If You Love Me (Official Audio)

Google Pixel 6: Real Tone

“If You Love Me” by Lizzo, featured in the Google Pixel 6 commercial.

It’s a song marked by a gentle melody and beautifully soaring vocals.

Lizzo is an American singer who debuted in 2010 and has released numerous hit songs such as “Juice” and “Tempo.” She has received prestigious awards including the Grammys and the Billboard Music Awards.

Moreover, her confident embrace of body positivity—without hiding her figure—has given courage to many people.

WorkoutGiraffage

Giraffage – Workout [Official Music Video]

Apple Intelligence | Clean Up Photos: Flex | iPhone 16

A man in a tank top is showing off his muscles and having his mother take a photo of him.

But when he looks at the picture, his mother ended up being visible in the reflection of a mirror behind him.

So the man used Apple Intelligence, the AI system available on the iPhone 16 series, to edit the photo and remove his mother from the shot.

The background music is a track titled “Workout,” perfectly suited for a commercial that highlights a fit physique.

Its comfortable four-on-the-floor beat and diverse electronic sounds make it addictive—truly perfect for a workout.

Dancing In The FlamesThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Dancing In The Flames (Official Music Video)

This commercial introduces the fact that the music video for The Weeknd’s 2024 track “Dancing In The Flames” was shot on an iPhone 16 Pro.

Presented like a behind-the-scenes look at the MV, the ad shows The Weeknd being filmed with an iPhone.

It’s hard to believe footage like this was created with the smartphones we hold every day, but the spot directly conveys just how powerful the device is.

The BGM is, of course, “Dancing In The Flames,” featuring a clear, beautiful vocal laid over a driving beat.

It’s a track that’s both stylish and so pleasing you’ll want to keep listening.

with a little happinessEri Liao

NEXCO Central Japan / “With My Teenage Son” Edition

This is a drama-style commercial focusing on three people: a middle school boy who has entered adolescence and his parents.

It shows a scene where the boy, who has been spending more time apart from his family lately, goes out with them by car for the first time in a while.

Although the boy is standoffish at first, the way he and his parents are captivated together by the beautiful view at a service area warms the heart.

Adding to the emotional impact of this story is the song “with a little happiness” by Eri Liao, a singer with Taiwanese roots.

Created as the theme song for NEXCO Central Japan’s commercials, the track features her calm, lovely vocals and has a soothing quality that heals the listener.

MiserlouDick Dale

Miserlou

Style Free TV Commercial: “For meat, the delicious zero-carb draft” 15-second version featuring Bananaman and Asuka Saito

Featuring the duo Bananaman and Asuka Saito, the ad highlights that Style Free has zero carbs, making it perfect to drink with meals.

It also mentions that despite having zero carbs, it tastes great—and seeing the three of them smiling as they drink really conveys how delicious it is.

The background music is “Miserlou,” a tune often heard on TV and elsewhere.

Many people will recognize the guitar intro and the shout.

The song originally dates back to the 1950s, but Dick Dale covered it in a surf rock style in 1962, and it became a big hit.

GeniusKrizz Kaliko

Genius

This commercial shows a man using Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 16 series to write a work email.

He first drafts a casual message himself, then has Apple Intelligence rewrite it to sound more professional.

Although he’s portrayed as not exactly serious about work—raising and lowering his chair and twirling a chain—the humorous twist is that he cleverly navigates the situation by making good use of his iPhone.

At the end of the commercial, “Genius” by American rapper Krizz Kaliko plays.

The lyrics, which assertively proclaim his own genius, are memorable, and the track itself is powerful.