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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] (171–180)

Spatial audio–compatible AirPods + Harry Styles

Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles

Harry Styles – Music For a Sushi Restaurant (Audio)

Music For a Sushi RestaurantHarry Styles

AirPods with Spatial Audio + Harry Styles | Apple

“Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” released in 2022 by Harry Styles, formerly of One Direction.

As a Japanese person, the title naturally catches my attention, and the song was used in an AirPods commercial.

Its funky, groove-laden sound reminiscent of Prince and its catchy pop melody are particularly appealing.

What’s more, the album it appears on, “Harry’s House,” is said to have taken its title from Haruomi Hosono’s 1973 album “HOSONO HOUSE.” Both the song and the album really show Harry’s fondness for Japan!

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Volvo “Introducing the EX30”

Little Things Means a Lotbettye swann

Little Things Mean A Lot

Little Things Means a Lotbettye swann

"EX30 Debut" Version, 15 seconds

This is a commercial that promotes the various features equipped in the Volvo EX30 through footage of it speeding by.

Its powerful driving through nature conveys that great power is packed into a compact body.

The song used is Bettye Swann’s “Little Things Mean a Lot,” and its gentle, softly spoken vocals over a calm sound are particularly striking.

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Senju Pharmaceutical Mytear: Spread the power of eyes. “My Tears” version

Hymn to LoveDazbee

Hymn to Love — Édith Piaf

Hymn to Love, Dazbee

Focusing on the role of the eyes in our interactions with others, this is a commercial titled “Spread, the Power of Eyes: ‘My Tears’.” It highlights how Mytear is the perfect choice for protecting your eyes, which are essential for expressing yourself.

Also, many of you might have thought, “I’ve heard this song somewhere before—what is it?” The background music is a cover of Hymne à l’amour, a classic chanson released in 1950 by Édith Piaf.

The singer is Dazbee, a vocalist based in Korea, and the arrangement is a more up-tempo piano rock style than the original—resulting in a very pleasant listen.

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“EX30 Launch” Version

Little Things Means a Lotbettye swann

Little Things Mean A Lot

Little Things Means a Lotbettye swann

"EX30 Debut" Version, 15 seconds

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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Being a woman should never be a risk. | AXA

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper Cover)Buzzy Lee

Buzzy Lee – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Cover)

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper Cover)Buzzy Lee

Being a woman should never be a risk. (60 seconds) | AXA

Buzzy Lee is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, USA.

This work is a cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” the song Cindy Lauper turned into a massive hit in 1983.

Set to a pop-driven sound, it sings of the universal desire of women to “just have fun.” The original became a social phenomenon, topping charts in more than 25 countries worldwide.

Buzzy Lee’s cover, while carrying a message that resonates with women today, shines with her own distinctive interpretation and taste.

It has also been featured in an AXA commercial, conveying the message that being a woman is not a risk but an expression of the pursuit of freedom and equality.

Be sure to check out this standout cover of a classic that can lift the spirits of listeners of all ages and genders.

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[Western Music] Recently Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2025] (181–190)

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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Volvo For Life_Brand Anthem

Don’t Stop Me NowQueen

Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (Official Video)

Don't Stop Me NowQueen

Volvo For Life_Brand Anthem

Queen is a legendary British rock band whose members are also known as composers behind worldwide smash hits.

Don’t Stop Me Now, included on their seventh album Jazz, is also known for its use as the CM song for the Volvo For Life_Brand Anthem, in a cover version by Seinabo Sey.

The contrast between its driving piano rock sound and beautiful harmonies evokes that distinctive Queen essence, even within a musical style that has evolved over time.

In Japan, it’s also widely recognized as a refreshing track used in numerous commercials.

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