This Week’s Trending Songs on Instagram Reels: August 28
To maintain an engaging and relevant presence on Instagram, staying on top of trending audio is a fundamental practice for social media managers, agencies, creators, and entrepreneurs. Reels continue to be the star format on Instagram, achieving the highest reach, according to our 2025 Social Media Study. Instagram’s algorithm pushes short video content, as it drives user engagement and brand awareness. To create a sense of relatability and reference pop culture, trending songs on Instagram reels are a strategy to boost visibility.
We know that trends come and go in a matter of days. Social media managers need to stay on top of these trends to create timely content with the hope of going viral. Using trending sounds increases your likelihood of being seen by a wider audience or shared by new users.
Trending Songs on Instagram Reels Today
What’s trending on Instagram reels today? While there are more than just 10 trending songs on the network, this list will give you a good idea of what songs grab users’ attention and appear on their feeds. We’ve chosen to share songs rather than all audio, so don’t be alarmed if you can’t see the popular sound you heard; you can find trending audio in your Instagram ‘Professional Dashboard’. Here’s a look at some of the hottest tracks making waves on Instagram reels, with a focus on their origin, why they’re captivating audiences, and the creative content they inspire:
#1. So High School – Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s “So High School” brings nostalgic lyrics and combines them with a carefree and playful beat. It’s the kind of track that reminds you of the high school days of passing notes and first meeting your high school sweetheart. This is perfect for Instagram Reels that capture cute date nights, throwback vibes, or everyday clips that feel like a rom-com moment.
#2. Love Story – Taylor Swift
With Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce’s engagement making social media headlines, “Love Story” is back in the spotlight and trending across Instagram Reels. This iconic track captures the magic of fairytale romance, with lyrics that still resonate years later. This song is the perfect backdrop for wedding makeup transformations, fashion clips, or any posts where you want to lean into the pop culture buzz.
#3. Monday’s Melody – Alan Gogoll
Light, bright, and full of good vibes, “Monday’s Melody” is the kind of track that instantly puts a smile on your face. This cheerful acoustic guitar instrumental has a happy-go-lucky rhythm that feels right at home. Creators are pairing it with cute pet clips, morning yoga stretches, and uplifting mindful routines. It’s the perfect soundtrack when you want your content to feel relaxed, fresh, and positive.
#4 Ekadantaya Vakratundaya – Rahul Krishnan
This woodwind instrumental flows with a slow, steady build that feels like a meditation guide set to music. Peaceful and grounding, it keeps listeners in a state of calm focus, making it ideal for wellness content and art showcases. Its serene energy invites viewers to pause, breathe, and settle into the moment. This song is perfect for creators who want their clips to carry a sense of balance and mindfulness.
#5. I’m A Dog Mom – Meghan Trainor
This pop track is basically the anthem every pup parent has been waiting for. With Meghan Trainor’s energy and lyrics celebrating life with four-legged best friends, it’s no wonder dog moms everywhere are using it on Reels. From morning walks to snuggly couch moments, the song is perfect for showing off just how much your furry sidekick means to you. It’s lighthearted, relatable, and full of tail-wagging joy. A must-use soundtrack for any proud dog owner.
#6 Solana – Alex LeMirage
Blending electronic beats with smooth, airy vocals, “Solana” is that rare EDM track that feels just at home in a trendy coffee shop as it does soundtracking a golden-hour sunset. The build-up is palpable, pulling you in with energy and anticipation, before Alex LeMirage delivers her lyrics right on cue. It’s the kind of track that captures both movement and calm, making it perfect for outdoor vibes, travel clips, or stylish cafe aesthetics.
#7. Play Hard – BigXthaPlug Feat. Luke Combs
The blend of country and hip-hop has been quite popular in the music world recently. “Pray Hard” nails that crossover perfectly. With Luke Combs delivering a soulful, powerful chorus and BigXthaPlug bringing raw energy on the verses, the track feels both grounded and electric. This song is versatile too! It’s just as fitting for laid-back backyard BBQ videos as it is for workout hype clips. This track truly bridges two worlds, and it’s winning over fans from both genres.
#8. Deva Shree Ganesha – Ajay Atul
“Deva Shree Ganesha” from the movie Agneepath is an uptempo track that instantly lifts the energy of any Instagram Reel. Packed with layered instruments, powerful drums, and a driving tempo, it works perfectly for moments that need intensity, movement, or celebration. It is ideal for dance clips, action-packed content, or any video that you want to make a strong impact while keeping your viewers engaged.
#9. Almafi Coast – SONIC REBEL
SONIC REBEL’s “Amalfi Coast” is a breezy, feel-good track that instantly transports you to a sun-soaked coastal feeling. With its smooth electronic beat, it’s perfect for Reels featuring travel adventures and chic fashion/art content. This song is ideal for creators looking to add a touch of wanderlust in an effortless way.
#10. Rainy Days – Mariah The Scientist
“Rainy Days” by Mariah the Scientist is a lo-fi track that feels both spacey and futuristic, while carrying peaceful, melodic vibes. It’s slow build draws you in before dropping an R&B switchup with lyrics that perfectly match the mood. Just like the title suggests, it’s ideal for Reels that capture cozy, introspective moments. This track is easy to listen to and sets a mellow tone.
How to Save Instagram Songs
If you are scrolling through Instagram reels and you find an audio that you would like to save, just follow these simple steps:
- Tap on the name of the audio you want to use.
- Right next to the ‘Use Audio’, you will see ‘Save Audio’.
If you do not see this, it is because you must have a Business or Creator Account to be able to save trending audio.
Want to use any of the songs from this article? Just click the song name in the paragraph title and it will take you to the Instagram audio page.
How to Access Saved Songs
- Go to create a New reel.
- If you want to film before, click on the music icon on the left side of the screen
- At the top, you will see the Save button.
- Here you will see all your Saved songs.
You can also access your saved songs through your Instagram bio. All you have to do is:
- Go to your bio and click on the three lines in the top right corner.
- Click on ‘Saved’.
- The first square will say ‘Audio’.
- Here you can access all your saved songs.
How to Find Trending Songs for Instagram Reels
Instagram portrays which sounds are trending with a little up arrow icon. You can find these arrows by browsing the suggested sounds and on the Instagram reel page. There are also several other ways to find trending sounds, so let’s dive right in!
Browse Suggestions
Click on the +, scroll to reel, and click on the trending arrow. This method is less likely to match your niche; instead, Instagram will show you a library of trending songs used by various creators.
On the Instagram Reel tab
This method is a great way to start because this is where your tailored reels live. These reels show up on this page because the Instagram algorithm takes into account the content you would like based on your past engagement.
For example, if you post a lot about makeup or engage with makeup, on this page you will likely see a lot of reels having to do with beauty products. This helps you find sounds that will match your niche.
Through the Creator’s Instagram account
@Creators is used by Instagram to share important updates like platform improvements, reels trends, and trending audio. Make sure you’re following this account to stay up to date. This reel below showcases some recent trends on the platform:
By scrolling TikTok
Using TikTok to get inspired is a great way to find trending sounds. Although they are two completely separate apps, the trends often carry over between the two apps. So, by scrolling through the app and seeing some similarities of videos that would match your niche, odds are they could do well on Instagram too! We update the top 10 TikTok songs each week, so this is a great place to see timely trending songs:
Use Instagram Reels Templates
Instagram has recently added reel templates, so you can easily create professional videos. When going to create a reel, you will see a Templates option. You can scroll through different templates created by users and save your favorite ones. These are also broken into different categories, such as trending and recommended.
After selecting a template you want to use, you can add your clips and edit the video to your liking. These templates can be very helpful because many times the sounds that offer templates not only make editing easier, but they are also most likely trending as well. A recent trending template is the song: Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine. This song has over 683K reels. The template looks like this:
All you have to do is simply add three clips, and the template will edit them to sync it to the sound!
Instagram does not have exact data as to why songs are trending, but we believe it is due to the number of users who save, use, or interact with a certain sound.
For our visual learners, check out our YouTube video on how to find trending audio on both TikTok and Instagram:
Can Businesses Use Trending Sounds on Instagram?
There are currently over 200 million business profiles on Instagram, and being that reels are the most popular type of content on the app, it is likely that businesses are posting reels frequently. As the owner of your business account, you may have run into the issue where a trending sound was not available for your business account to use. We are here to tell you why.
This is because of Instagram’s Copyright rule. Instagram can remove audio or clips of audio from your content if it detects a potential licensing violation. They can also block content or delete content if they believe that you have infringed on their copyright rule.
Businesses have access to all sounds that are labeled “Original Audio” as well as songs that are for “Commercial Use”. And not to worry, because there is quite a library full of original audio that is trending!
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We hope this guide to finding trending songs on Instagram reels in 2024 was helpful, and let us know if you have any questions or comments!
