24 Trending Reels Audio This Week on Instagram
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Coming in hot! Looking for trending reels audio this week on instagram? We got you.
Every week, we’ll be updating you with the top audio trends heating up on Instagram and ideas on how to use them in your social media strategy! Bookmark this page and check back weekly to keep your socials fresh and on trend.
daily TRENDING REELS AUDIO 👇🏻
Idea #1: Merry-Go-Round of Life
It’s romantic, classic, and a perfect backdrop to the finer things in life. This audio is all things extravagent – or at least, making the simple and mundane feel extravagant.
Reels Audio Link: Suki's Cello • Merry-Go-Round of Life
Available For Business-Use? ❌
Idea #2: Soundtrack For Your Backseat
Looking for the perfect sound to pair with a fast-paced progress video? At your service! All you need is five clips showing the progress of making your product.
Reels Audio Link: retrokingdanny • soundtrack for your backseat
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #3: It's Probably The Best Ideas I've Ever Had
It's time to channel the unwavering confidence of Micheal Scott. Unveil the innovation or creative edge behind your company, or show the process that it takes to create the final product!
Reels Audio Link: the.office.alliance • it’s probably the best idea I have ever had
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #4: Treat Yo Self
Parks & Rec fans, this ones for you. Iykyk – it’s the best day of the entire year. But while National Treat Yo Self Day may only last for 24 hours, this trending Reels audio can last an entire month.
Show off your product or services so your audience can treat themselves this holiday season. ✨
Reels Audio Link: buzzfeed • original audio
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #5: Have A Holly Jolly Christmas! xoxo Gossip Girl
If you’re like us, you’ve been looking for this Christmas audio everywhere. Well, here it is! Add this audio to any winter-y holiday-themed Reel – especially if your audience loves Gossip Girl.
Reels Audio Link: milkywaysblueyes • gossip girl christmas sound
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #6: This Little Life
By now, you’ve probably seen this audio everywhere and it’s completely and utterly heartwarming. Use this audio to show off little moments from your life, or small business life, that show the beauty in the small things.
Reels Audio Link: cordelia• little life
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #7: All I Want For Christmas Is….
Paris Hilton said it best – and Paris never lies. 🤷♀️ Add the text “All I Want For Christmas Is…” to the first part of your video, then insert custom text for the second part. Your custom text could be the name of your product or the results from using your services!
Reels Audio Link: mtvuk • Original Audio
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #8: It’s Forever
Where vintage vibes meet lo-fi beats, you’ll find this forever-relevant Reels Audio. The pronounced beats will make transitions between different video clips clear-cut and dramatic. Pair this business-friendly Reels audio with multiple clips of your products or services.
Reels Audio Link: isaintjames • It’s Forever
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #9: Camera Shutter
Sync clipped videos or photos to each shutter of the camera for an engaging (and fast-paced) Reel. Showcase styled apparel in a “fashion shoot” video, share a travel montage, or give quick glimpses into a time lapse of your latest project or recipe.
Reels Audio Link: Original Audio • yk____.jp
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #10: Daydream
The title says it all. This audio is our favorite backdrop for any daydream-y and aesthetic-focused Reel. Use this video while opening the door to a luxury home, an unboxing video, or walking up to a beautiful view. You could also use this audio as an educational moment using text!
To edit your videos in time with this sound, we’d recommend using the 8-count at the beginning of this audio for the build up, making way for the “daydream” drop. Listen to the audio and watch the inspiration video to see what we mean. ↓
Reels Audio Link: Helene Myhre • daydream
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #11: Simple + Short Audio
This is one of those simple audios that can be used for anything. An example below shows an Aperol Spritz revealing details on happy hour, but you can use this Reel to inform your client of something, show off a product, or share a bts Reel from your day.
Reels Audio Link: pastorhumor • original audio
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #12: Can I Call You Rose
‘Tis the season for all of the romantic audios. This song starts with seven quick beats, perfect for a text overlay, before moving into a sweet and soulful chorus. Use the first part of this audio to ask a question, set the scene for a before-and-after, or make an eye-catching callout in seven parts.
Reels Audio Link: Paolo Abeabe • Thee Sacred Souls - Can I Call You Rose
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #13: Real Love Baby
Use this cozy + comfy love song is the perfect backdrop for a “day in the life” or behind-the-scenes snapshots of your day.
Reels Audio Link: Father John Misty • Real Love Baby
Available For Business-Use? ❌
Idea #14: Yearly Recap
Technically, this is the 2023 audio. But rest assured, there will be a new one created every year by different creators! You can expect to start seeing it by the end of November or beginning of December. Share a roundup of your year – your bts shots, project reveals, big accomplishments, and anything in between.
Reels Audio Link: forrest frank • 2023 recap
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #15: Let Me Prove My Love To You by The Main Ingredient
Name a better song…. we’ll wait. It’s ethereal and dreamy, perfect for a reveal of your latest project or collection, or even showing off the sunset or local hotspot. Regardless, let it be all things dreamy!
Reels Audio Link: The Main Ingredient • Let Me Prove My Love To You
Available For Business-Use? ❌
Idea #16: Ceiling Challenge
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the TikTok ceiling challenge! Grab your coworkers (or your customers – or even your dog), tape your phone to the ceiling, and dance away. This trend is a great way to show off you and your brand’s personality.
Reels Audio Link: JID•Surround Sound (feat. 21 Savage)
Available For Business-Use? ❌
Idea #17: Element of Surprise
We love an element of surprise. This trending Reels audio is used best for POV and "that moment when" captions – or for service providers to dispel a common myth in their industry.
Reels Audio Link: Danielle Pierce • Original Audio
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #18: Earth Song (Orchestral Version)
Cozy winter vibes have officially landed. This trending Reels audio is perfect to capture those ethereal and aesthetic moments, like lighting a candle at the end of your work day or wrapping up a Christmas order.
Reels Audio Link: Akshay Sreeram • Earth Song (Orchestral Version)
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #19: My Heart Will Go On Recorders
You’ve heard it before, this trend is officially back and trending on Instagram! Use this trend to show the “Instagram” vs. “reality” side of your business. Show the beautiful final version of your services vs. the total chaos and hard work it took there.
Want to be a little edgy? You could even show your product or services in part 1, then low-quality knock off versions in part 2.
Reels Audio Link: @Matt Mulholland • My Heart Will Go On
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #20: Oh, Oh, Like…
Here’s your perfect opportunity for a POV or “that moment when” Reel.
Reels Audio Link: @natepkoch - oh oh like
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #21: Theme From A Summer Place
Romanticize your life with this swoon-worthy orchestral arrangement from the 50’s. Share the whimsical details of your last collection, your afternoon stroll through Central Park, or a step-by-step of a new holiday recipe.
Audio: Bao Tran • Original audio
Current # of Posts: 8.8K
Available For Business-Use? ✅
Idea #22: The Buttress – Brutus
It’s a little creepy, a bit eery, and incredibly catchy. Use the first part of this audio to build excitement with a short text title, then use the base drop to unveil your latest collection, products, and services. Our tip? Keep it short and quick to guarantee the replays!
Audio: The Buttress • Brutus (Instrumental)
Current # of Posts: 36K
Available For Business-Use? ❌
Idea #23: Sleigh Bells Remix
Like the song Sleigh Bells, but better. Use this trending Reels audio to share your Black Friday specials, seasonal specials, holiday gift guides, or a before-and-after of your office’s holiday transformation.
Audio: PhatCap! Sleigh Bells (Trap Remix)
Current # of Posts: ##K
Available For Business-Use? ❌
Idea #24: my boyfriend has two girlfriends
We know, we know – this sounds like a trend that you can only film with a partner. Nope!
While this trend started as a way to show two sides of each person – their photogenic side and the NOT so photogenic side – your business can use it to show the same! Or as a way to show two of your favorite products like the inspiration Reel below.
Reels Audio Link: @jacquiealexander – my boyfriend has two girlfriends
Current # of Posts: 9.2K
Available For Business-Use? ✅
WHY DOES TRENDING REELS AUDIO MATTER? 👇🏻
Reels Are Here To Stay
Do you notice your Instagram engagement increase after posting an Instagram Reel? We thought so, and you’re not the only one. In a world of short attention spans, these bite-sized videos grab your audience's focus and hold onto it.
There was a 57.4% year-over-year increase in usage for Instagram Reels in 2023
Can’t argue with that.
Instagram users are getting lost in the Reels scroll – and we’re here for it.
What Is A Trending Audio on Instagram?
Now, let's get to the heart of the matter - the audio. When a sound or song is "trending" on Instagram, that means it's growing in popularity — which means that if used well, your Reel could be on the upward swing. You’ll know if a sound is trending by a tiny arrow next to the audio's name.
Do Trending Audios Actually Matter?
So, why should you care? Because the right trending Reels audio can turn a “pretty good” Reel into an unforgettable “holy sh*t” one. It sets the mood, enhances the vibe, and makes your content stand out in the crowded world of social media. Using a trending audio indicates to Instagram’s algorithm that your post will likely perform well, which means that your Reel will be shown to more users, more often.
Even Instagram’s very own @creators account shares trending audios, and that’s how you know it’s real.
The data is worth a thousand words. Instagram Reels generate an engagement rate of 1.23%, where carousel posts are at 1.02% and standard image posts are at 0.72% (source: Influencer Marketing Hub).
How Do I Find Trending Audios?
This part gets a little tricky, not all trending audios are created equally! Here are a few of our favorite sources:
Bookmark Scott Social’s “Trending Reels Audio This Week” Article (Updated Daily!)
Take a Scroll Through Your Instagram or TikTok Feed
Follow Instagram’s @creators Account
Follow Popular DJs Like @austinmillz
Browse Instagram Reels Templates
Look Through Instagram’s Trending Reels Page (when you see a Reels Audio with the upward slanted arrow, click on it – Instagram will direct you to a page with the Top 50 current Trending Audios, although we find many to be iffy)
The Power of Trends
Tapping into trending audio is like riding the social media wave. It puts your content in front of a broader audience, helps you stay relevant, and might just land you on the coveted Explore page.
That said, they also aren’t the “end all, be all”. If you can’t find a trend that fits your business and audience, no worries – skip the trend today and set your own path.
Regardless of how you use them, Reels are one of the best – and most effective – ways to harness the power of short form video is through Instagram Reels.
Stay tuned for the latest audio trends every day and keep those Reels rolling!
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WRITTEN BY:
Chelsea Evans-Flower
Founder + Social Media Strategist