29 Best Songs to Use for Your Next Instagram Post (Guaranteed Engagement!)

Choosing the perfect soundtrack for your Instagram stories can be tricky, but the right song can elevate your post from mundane to mesmerizing. This isn't just about any music; it's about selecting tracks that resonate with a broad audience, capturing the feeling of the moment, and showcasing your unique style. This curated list aims to do just that, bringing together a diverse selection of songs that have proven their staying power across various genres and platforms. From feel-good anthems that will make your followers want to dance along, to soulful ballads that evoke a deeper emotion, this compilation offers something for every mood and aesthetic.

We’ve carefully considered the energy, vibe, and overall impact each song delivers, choosing tracks that seamlessly blend infectious rhythms with unforgettable melodies. Think of the irresistible grooves that have taken the world by storm, tracks that effortlessly blend old-school influences with contemporary flair. Whether it's the smooth vocals accompanying a catchy hook, or a powerful beat that compels you to move, this collection celebrates the power of music to connect and inspire. Explore this playlist, discover your new favorite Instagram soundtrack, and watch your engagement soar! You'll find songs that effortlessly capture the joy of a spontaneous moment, the reflective beauty of a sunset, or the celebratory energy of a well-deserved victory.

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Sunflower
    3

    Sunflower

    Post Malone ft. Swae Lee

    2018

  • Life Is Good
    4

    Life Is Good

    Future ft. Drake

    2020

  • CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
    5

    CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

    Justin Timberlake

    2016

    TROLLS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Do I Wanna Know?
    6

    Do I Wanna Know?

    Arctic Monkeys

    2013

    AM

  • Tusa
    7

    Tusa

    KAROL G ft. Nicki Minaj

    2019

  • Happy
    8

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Old Town Road
    9

    Old Town Road

    Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

    2019

  • bad guy
    10

    bad guy

    Billie Eilish

    2019

    WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

  • The Fox
    11

    The Fox

    Ylvis

    2013

  • Eye of the Tiger
    12

    Eye of the Tiger

    Survivor

    1982

    Working Class Dog

  • Levitating
    13

    Levitating

    Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby

    2020

  • Blinding Lights
    14

    Blinding Lights

    The Weeknd

    2019

    After Hours

  • Don't Start Now
    15

    Don't Start Now

    Dua Lipa

    2019

    Future Nostalgia

  • Circles
    16

    Circles

    Post Malone

    2019

    Hollywood's Bleeding

  • Say So
    17

    Say So

    Doja Cat

    2019

    Hot Pink

  • Stronger
    18

    Stronger

    Kanye West

    2007

    Graduation

  • Astronaut In The Ocean
    19

    Astronaut In The Ocean

    Masked Wolf

    2019

    The Woman In Me

  • Sucker
    20

    Sucker

    Jonas Brothers

    2019

    Happiness Begins

  • Watermelon Sugar
    21

    Watermelon Sugar

    Harry Styles

    2019

    Fine Line

  • Rockstar
    22

    Rockstar

    DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch

    2020

  • Savage Love
    23

    Savage Love

    Jason Derulo,Jawsh 685

    2020

    Get Weird (Expanded Edition)

  • Flashing Lights
    24

    Flashing Lights

    Kanye West ft. Dwele

    2007

  • Hypnotize
    25

    Hypnotize

    The Notorious B.I.G.

    1997

    Life After Death (2014 Remastered Edition)

  • Everybody Talks
    26

    Everybody Talks

    Neon Trees

    2012

    Picture Show

  • Good as Hell
    27

    Good as Hell

    Lizzo

    2016

  • Always Forever
    28

    Always Forever

    Cults

    2013

    Static

  • Faded
    29

    Faded

    Alan Walker

    2015