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

for the artSulene

Sulene – for the art

[HARRIER] TV Commercial 'Pioneering the Future' 30-Second Version

The 2024 Toyota Harrier SUV commercial, “Forging the Future.” Accompanied by footage of the car driving on through a clouded, uncertain path, a voiceover says, “If you keep believing and keep driving, something new awaits at the end.” Just as the narration finishes, the car bursts out of the clouds—a meticulously crafted touch that makes the spot so compelling.

The BGM features Sleen’s “for the art,” a striking track with an aggressive beat.

Sleen has created music for numerous commercials in the past as well.

Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin

Joe Dassin – Les Champs-Elysées (Audio)

Kirin Ichiban Shibori – Questions for Mr. Tsutsumi, 30 seconds

This is a commercial featuring interviews with Shinichi Tsutsumi and Kento Kaku about their feelings toward beer and Ichiban Shibori.

Both speak passionately with serious expressions, and those who feel the same way about beer will likely relate.

As the closing narration says, “Because you’re here, we can be more delicious,” it expresses gratitude for the continual support of many beer fans that has allowed the brand to keep evolving.

FeelsMILANO Extras

Feels

This commercial straightforwardly promotes the fact that with Spotify you can enjoy not only music but also video at the same time.

It features moving cover art called Canvas, which helps you immerse yourself more deeply in the music and makes sharing more fun, conveyed through a simple composition centered on text and visuals.

The track “Feels” adds a stylish vibe to this explanation-focused, simple look.

Its rhythm-centered sound is striking, and because it doesn’t use too many elements, it expresses brightness in a direct, unambiguous way.

I Like The WayBodyrockers

Bodyrockers – I Like The Way

TVCM BMW Clean Diesel

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.

Fear for NobodyMåneskin

Måneskin – Fear for Nobody

This commercial straightforwardly showcases the powerful performance of Honda’s ZR-V SUV through driving footage and narration.

Because the car is mostly shown driving under overcast skies, its stylish looks and cool character come through all the more clearly.

The song used is Måneskin’s “Fear for Nobody,” and its light rhythm and sound also convey the desire for the ZR-V to bring a cool touch to everyday life.

Top Of The WorldCarpenters

Top Of The World

TV commercial: 'Young Chicken Karaage'

This commercial straightforwardly highlights the appeal of one of 7‑Eleven’s most popular products: young chicken karaage.

By showing the dining scene after bringing it home, it conveys the care put into it and its surprisingly delicious taste.

The song playing to emphasize the warm atmosphere of home is the Carpenters’ “Top of the World.” Both the sound and the vocals give an impression of lightness and warmth, gently lifting your spirits.

Song 2Blur

Blur – Song 2 (Official Music Video)

BMW xDrive 2018.1 CM

This commercial highlights the stability of BMW’s unique four-wheel-drive system, xDrive, through scenes of the car dashing across snowy landscapes.

The fact that it’s moving at high speed on snow clearly conveys its stability.

The music that further emphasizes this powerful, steady performance depicted in the visuals is Blur’s “Song 2.” Its striking, almost-clipping, powerful sound conveys a sense of going all out, and from that full-throttle energy you can feel the will to push forward.