This Week’s Trending Songs on Instagram Reels: August 14
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. WARNING (Sped up) – YGD Beats
If you want your Instagram reel to hit hard from the jump, WARNING (Sped Up) by YGD Beats delivers! Its heavy-hitting base and high energy are basically a shot of adrenaline for your content. Creators are using it for everything from intense workout clips to bold product reveals, and it’s perfect for making your video feel instantly hype. Drop this track into your reels when you want your audience to stop scrolling and pay attention.
#2. Bright – iDante
Bright by iDante is smooth, chill, and just plain satisfying to listen to. It kicks off with this almost magical, storybook kind of intro before sliding right into the lo-fi hip hop groove we all can’t get enough of. It’s perfect for those transformation reels, think haircut glow-ups, home tour, or even aesthetically pleasing restaurant plates. If your Instagram reel needs a touch of calm and cool without putting viewers to sleep, this is the track for you!
#3. Gimme That Remix (Instrumental) – Chris Brown
This throwback instrumental gives off a smooth R&B vibe with just enough hip-hop punch to keep it moving. It’s upbeat, full of life, and instantly recognizable, making it a great way to add some nostalgia to your reels. Creators are pairing it with sporty clips, dance moves, and anything that needs a little extra swagger. If you want your content to feel confident and fun, this is your go-to track.
#4 Humming For Myself – Kichi
Kichi’s Humming for Myself is all about chill, feel-good energy. It’s light, airy, and perfect for casual feel-good reels like morning routines, coffee shop clips, or slow scenic walks. With its gentle beat and breezy melody, it adds the right amount of atmosphere, keeping your reel calm, inviting, and impossible to skip.
#5. Raggaeton Rock Full Band Practice – CONDESSA
Raggaeton Rock Full Band Practice by CONDESSA is a bold rock-reggaeton mashup that quickly grabs the viewer’s attention. Its energetic beat and lyrics with edgy rhythm make it ideal for fast cuts. Creators are using this song for everything from dance clips to fashion videos. Add this song to your next reel and stand out among the crowd.
#6 Save My Love – Marshmello, Ellie Goulding, & AVAION
Save My Love brings Ellie Goulding’s vocals front and center over a layered electronic dance beat. It is the perfect blend of pop and techno, creating anticipation throughout. Her lyrics cut through the energy of the track while the DJs Marshmello and AVAION set the perfect mood for high-impact moments. This song is ideal for reels that need a cinematic or dramatic feel.
#7. Lemonade- Forrest Frank, The Figs
This feel-good soundtrack is shaping up to be this year’s summer anthem! Its bouncy beat and uplifting lyrics give off that nothing-can-stop-you vibe. It’s perfect for reels that show off care-free moments, or for clips where you want to radiate confidence. So, whenever your Instagram reel needs a little happiness boost, just pop in this song and get that happy-go-lucky feel you are searching for.
#8. This is what autumn feels like – JVKE
JVKE’s This Is What Autumn Feels Like is a slow, piano-based track that perfectly captures the coziness of the fall season. It’s soft, reflective, and ideal for social media managers who want to feature pumpkins, Halloween prep, and all things autumn in their upcoming posts. This gentle melody pairs beautifully with falling leaves, crisp walks, and seasonal scenes, making it a fan favorite as we slide into sweater weather and pumpkin-spiced everything.
#9. GLORY (Slowed) – Ogryzek
Ogryzek’s GLORY (Slowed) builds anticipation until the song shift is almost palpable. The slow start really pulls you in, and then the bass hits just right, speeding up enough to keep momentum. Social media managers can use this track for product showcases or any reel where they want a grand reveal that makes an impact.
#10. The Kite (Campfire Session) [Live] – Luisa Marion
Tap into nature with this folk-like music jam. Luisa Marion’s The Kite ( Campfire Session) [Live] is peaceful and serene, with violin melodies that give it a timeless, old-school folk feel. With no lyrics to compete for attention, it’s perfect for scenic, homey reels. Many creators are using this tune for reels that feature forest walks, quiet mornings, or any nature-filled moments where they want the viewer to just soak it all in.
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!
