3 Proven Hacks to Make Your Music Trending Audio on Instagram 📈🎶
- musicbyLukas
- Mar 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 7
Ever wonder how small artists create music that blows up on platforms like Instagram?
It’s not just luck - there are powerful strategies behind it. 🤫
While most music artists are crossing their fingers, hoping their tracks trend, there are 3 hidden strategies that can dramatically increase your chances of turning your track into trending audio. 📈
In this guide, you’ll discover those powerful tactics - the ones most artists aren’t even thinking about...
1️⃣ Create a Song That’s Easy to Use in Content
Your song should feel natural for people to use. Focus on:
✅ A Catchy Hook: The first 5-15 seconds should grab attention. Whether it’s a lyric, melody, or drop, make it memorable.
✅ Emotional Impact: Tracks that inspire confidence, nostalgia, or humor are often easier for people to build content around.
✅ Clear Themes: Songs with a strong theme (love, partying, heartbreak) make it easier for people to add a relatable caption or concept.
2️⃣ Remix or Mashup Audio That's Already Trending
Try adding your own unique spin to a trending audio. Why this works:
🎯 You're tapping into an audience that's already engaged.
🎧 Mashups blend your song with sounds people already love.
📈 Instagram’s algorithm favors content that builds on trends.
3️⃣ Create Music That Matches Cultural Moments
When your audio fits the mood of the moment, people are more likely to use it because it feels relevant and relatable. Try creating music that, for example:
☀️ Captures the excitement of summer, just before the season begins.
📺 Remixes a trending TV show theme or viral meme sound.
🚨 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these common missteps:
❌ Long Intros: If your track takes too long to build up, people will skip it.
❌ Speaking in Your Video: If you talk over your own music, it's harder for people to use your audio.
✅ What Matters Most...
Even if your track is amazing, no one will hear it if your content isn't good enough to stop them scrolling and actually listen.
If you're feeling stuck on ideas or you just want to make sure your content works, check out my New! Daily Content Ideas List, where I send you all the top ideas every month that are helping artists gain millions of views.
Stay creative,
Lukas
Founder & CEO, SocialSound
