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

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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 [2025] (161–170)

AXA: "The future of the self-employed must never be a risk."

I Got You BabeEl Perro del Mar

I Got You Babe

I Got You BabeEl Perro del Mar

The future of self-employment must never be a risk. (30s) | AXA

In AXA’s commercial aimed at self-employed individuals, titled “The future of the self-employed must never be a risk,” various self-employed people from around the world appear, showing them living vibrantly while also portraying the challenges they face.

The commercial introduces initiatives that support the ups and downs of these entrepreneurs’ journeys.

The message—“The future of the self-employed must never be a risk”—is striking, making the ad memorable not only for the self-employed but for everyone.

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IKEA “Let’s Enjoy Home More” Version

Come On!The Hives

The Hives – Come On (Live on KEXP)

Come On!The Hives

Enjoy your home more.

IKEA offers a wide range of furniture and home furnishings.

In one of IKEA’s commercials, children are shown playing by putting dolls into a toy storage unit, and a grandfather enjoys gaming in a gaming chair, conveying the message that life is more fun with IKEA products.

The song used in the commercial is ‘Come On!’ by the Swedish rock band The Hives.

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[Western Music] Recently Popular Commercial Songs [2025] (171–180)

McCafé: “The Holiday Frappe Has Arrived”

Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang

Boys Town Gang – Can’t take my eyes off you

Can't take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang

Within the limited time of a commercial, their knack for finding catchy Western music is outstanding.

A prime example is Boys Town Gang’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” featured in the McCafé Holiday Frappe ad.

The song synchronizes perfectly with the vanilla-flavored frappe, where fresh strawberry sauce spreads across the palate, delivering happiness to both sight and sound.

Paired with scenes of a woman savoring the Holiday Frappe, the rhythm of this track makes the holiday season shine even brighter.

As a song that adds color to the blissful moments of enjoying a drink, it may well be the most beautiful soundtrack of the season.

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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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Kirin Beer “A Request From Everyone” Version

Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin

Joe Dassin – Les Champs-Elysées (Audio)

Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin

This spot, featuring a lineup of actors who have appeared in Kirin Beer commercials, is the “A Request from Everyone” version.

The expressions of the cast passionately talking about the new beer Kirin will release in September 2024 are striking.

The BGM is a brass arrangement of “Les Champs-Élysées,” also known by its Japanese title “Ô Champs-Élysées.” While “Little Brown Jug” may be more strongly associated with Kirin Beer, perhaps this song will be used more often going forward!

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“XC40 Recharge Debut” version

Cobrastyle feat. Mad CobraTeddy Bears

Teddybears – Cobrastyle (feat. Mad Cobra) [Official Video]

Cobrastyle feat. Mad CobraTeddy Bears

“XC40 Recharge Debut” Version – 30 Seconds

The song used in the commercial “XC40 Recharge Debut” for Volvo, the luxury car brand born in Sweden, is “Cobrastyle (feat.

Mad Cobra).” This track was released in 2004 by The Teddybears, a Swedish band, and features Jamaican singer Mad Cobra.

The Teddybears are a three-piece rock band known for wearing bear masks.

They excel at creating catchy songs across a wide range of genres and are in high demand for commercial music.

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Challenge of the ENEOS Group

Distant Light (ft.Van Psyke)Conditional

Distant Light

Distant Light (ft.Van Psyke)Conditional

"The ENEOS Group's Challenge" 30-second version

The ENEOS Group is also focusing on initiatives related to carbon neutrality.

The commercial that conveys this message is the “ENEOS Group’s Challenge” edition.

The song featured in it is Hollies by the British rock band the Hollies.

With lyrics that celebrate the wonder of life and loving people, and a passionate vocal performance, it has earned support from music fans around the world.

Its refreshing vibe likely helps evoke a bright future, which may be one reason it was chosen.

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