Instagram has graduated from being a simple photo-sharing platform to so much more. The app is now more than just sun-kissed pictures and selfies. One of Instagram’s most popular features is reels! The reel has gone beyond TikTok-inspired trends to documenting everything from travels and cooking to a simple day in.
One of the ingredients to the magic formula of a trending Insta reel is the music. Your Instagram reel might be great, but lacking a trending tune, it is a prescription for low views!
Here’s a list of the top trending songs on Instagram reels right now that have had even celebrities grooving. Bookmark them for your next reel:
For the memories
The Nights by Avicii
For some fun moments with friends, family, your partner, or even yourself, this is the track for your vlog of precious memories to look back on when you want to remember the good times.
Celebrity reeled: Actors Riaz Laskar and Gourab Chatterjee on a fun day out!
For the homebody stories
What a Wonderful World (cover) by The Macarons Project
This one is for all the homebodies, who enjoy a cosy day at home with a soothing drink and a good book, or a simple meal with the closest buds, enjoying the rain. If you’re one who can celebrate a quiet moment, appreciating nature's beauty and the little things, this song, with all its #ChillVibes, is the one for you.
Celebrity reeled: Actor and artist Anindita Bose paired this tune perfectly with this video celebrating the magic moments in nature. Truly, what a wonderful world!
When you sweat it out
Unstoppable by Sia
This one is a crowd favourite, especially for all those motivational reels, and big and small success stories. This Sia track has her signature prowess and is just right for all those workout videos, award galleries or for just a boost of adrenaline!
Celebrity reeled: MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty is a regular at the gym and often shares her workout videos on Instagram. This one has her hashing it out to Sia’s empowering lyrics, and inspiring us to haul our lazy selves to the gym now!
#Foodstagram stories
Yummy by Justin Beiber
Food reels are an Instagram staple, and always popular. From recipes and #WhatsOnYourPlate People to vlogs, restaurant recommendations and more, there’s a food-related reel for every mood. This Beiber number (with a name that fits) is an ideal condiment to zhuzh up your video.
Celebrity reeled: Hindi television and film actor Karanvir Bohra’s adorable video with his kids, and a tub of indulgent peanut butter.
#Travelgram tales
Disconnected by James Hype
Now that festive season is almost upon us, many of us have already booked tickets for that much-needed and long-due getaway. #Travel is one of Insta’s all time trending topics and this aptly-named track is ideal for all those vacation reels where you disconnect from the everyday routine, featuring everything from solo sojourns to adrenaline rush, vitamin sea to a yacht party.
Celebrity reeled: Actress Jasmine Roy’s recent getaway has all the party feels.
The #OOTD reel
1, 2, 3 by Sofia Reyes (feat. Jason Derulo & De La Ghetto)
If you’re one of those who must have music playing when you get ready, or love shooting quick reels for your #OOTD and #OOTN, this one’s for you. While some of us may choose to have a Bollywood moment for our video, if you’re looking for an equally groovy alternative, this popular track, which has made an enormous comeback in the TikTok era, is one we recommend.
Celebrity reeled: Nusrat Jahan loves to make reels and give her followers little snippets from her life. This one is a total fashion inspo reel, where she rocks a classic white and denim combination.
