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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] CM Songs I’ve Been Hearing a Lot Recently [2025] (31–40)

Kirin Beer Kirin Ice Zero Sparkling “Unprecedented Refreshment” Version

Joy To The WorldThree dog night

Joy To The World

Joy To The WorldThree dog night

Kirin Ice Zero Sparkling – Unprecedented Refreshment, 15-second version

This commercial introduces Kirin’s Ice Zero Sparkling, showcasing its unprecedented refreshment through the presence of Moeka Hoshi.

It conveys a sense of power by opening with close-up shots of Hoshi and the Ice Zero Sparkling, while the scene of it being poured into a glass builds anticipation for the flavor.

The catchphrase “Supapapapaan” that bursts out after she drinks is another key highlight, further emphasizing the refreshing sensation.

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PlayStation 5: Play Has No Limits — Go Beyond the Boundaries of Play

I Feel Just Like a ChildDevendra Banhart

Devendra Banhart – Feel just like a child

I Feel Just Like a ChildDevendra Banhart

PS5 | Play Has No Limits — Surpass the limits of play

Triggered by a woman pressing a button, the entire city transforms into a playful, game-like world—this is the PlayStation 5 commercial “Play Has No Limits.” The excited expressions on people’s faces are striking, as if directly conveying the appeal of PlayStation.

The background music is “I Feel Just Like a Child” by American singer-songwriter Devendra Banhart.

Released in 2005, the track is notable for its memorable bassline and laid-back vocal delivery.

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Lumine: “If the true nature of kindness is about half courage” (version)

Baby Let’s GoTiko Tiko

Baby Let’s Go

Baby Let's GoTiko Tiko

[LUMINE] Season – If the true nature of kindness were about half courage. 2025 autumn (LUMINE)

This is a commercial from Lumine, which operates station-building shopping centers and fashion buildings, expressing its commitment to supporting individuality.

It depicts Kiala Nakanishi in an autumn setting, and you can sense her kindness from the way she smiles while trying to retrieve a balloon caught on a branch.

The music that further accentuates the calm atmosphere conveyed by the visuals is “Baby Let’s Go.” The gentle vocals layered over the airy sound are striking, and the pronounced rhythm makes the lightness all the more palpable.

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Asahi Beer Asahi Mug-Can Series: “Summer Vacation Is the Mug-Can Series”

You Really Got MeThe Kinks

The Kinks – You Really Got Me (Official Audio)

You Really Got MeThe Kinks

Asahi Jockey Can Series: “Summer Vacation is the Jockey Can Series” 30-second version

This commercial announces that, in addition to Super Dry Nama Jockey Can, jockey-can versions have also been released for Style Free Nama and Clear Asahi.

It emphasizes that summer—when beer tastes especially good—is the perfect time to enjoy a jockey can.

Watching the cast drink so deliciously, many viewers probably felt like cracking one open right away.

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Dior 'The New Miss Dior Essence' Chapter

Cry BabyJanis Joplin

Janis Joplin – Cry Baby (Official Audio)

Cry BabyJanis Joplin

The New Miss Dior Essence

This commercial conveys the confidence that comes from using Dior by showing dynamic movement across a variety of landscapes.

A key point is that we can clearly see her smiling as she moves around, which makes her optimism shine through even as the scenery changes.

Further highlighting the power of these visuals is the song “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin.

While the overall sound feels gentle, her vocals have a projecting strength that conveys a determined will to move forward.

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[Western Music] Recently Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2025] (41–50)

Kirin Beer Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero-Carb: “A Father Who Won’t Admit It” / “A Daughter Who Speaks for Him”

Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle

Eric Idle – “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” – STEREO HQ

Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle

Here are two commercials introducing the delicious taste of Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero Sugar.

These are part of a series featuring Etsushi Toyokawa and Ayami Nakajo as a father-daughter duo.

In the series, Toyokawa, playing the father, realizes that zero-sugar beer tastes good, yet stubbornly refuses to admit it.

This time as well, there are two spots titled “The Father Who Won’t Admit It” and “The Daughter Who Speaks for Him.” In both videos, he clearly finds it tasty but just can’t bring himself to say so.

Like Toyokawa in these commercials, aren’t there many people who feel, “I don’t really want to admit it, but it really is good…”?

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Apple “All-new AirPods 4, here.”

places to beFred again.. & Anderson .Paak

Fred again.. & Anderson .Paak – places to be (Eagle Rock, 16th April 2024) feat Chika

places to beFred again.. & Anderson .Paak

All-new AirPods 4, now here | Apple

This is a new commercial for AirPods 4 that debuted in 2024.

It features shots of a woman dancing to the music, with on-screen text introducing the new features—a stylish, street-inspired production that feels very Apple.

The background track is “places to be,” released in 2024 by Fred again.

.

and Anderson .

Paak.

Its breakbeat-style groove stands out, making it a very cool, energetic song.

The performance video released on YouTube is truly stunning, so if you love music, play an instrument, or compose, be sure to check it out.

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