50 Best Disposable Camera Songs for IG Reels & Stories

Best Songs for Disposable Camera Vibes on Instagram

There’s a certain feeling that comes with scrolling through a roll of grainy, slightly overexposed shots. The blurry group photo, the random close-up no one remembers taking, that accidental flash that turned a night into something dreamlike. Disposable camera moments have this strange mix of nostalgia and chaos, like memories that haven’t figured out if they’re supposed to be fun or bittersweet yet. The right song can amplify that vibe, leaning into the imperfect magic of it all. Some tracks capture it directly, while others aren’t literally tied to disposable cameras but still nail the feeling when paired with those hazy snapshots.

Not every song needs to be smooth or polished for it to work. Sometimes it’s an upbeat pop track that feels like it was recorded in someone’s garage, or a mellow indie tune that drifts by like smoke. A country ballad can give a blurry sunset photo an unexpected weight, while a slick R&B groove turns a chaotic party pic into something cinematic. These disposable camera clips aren’t tidy or posed, and the music shouldn’t be either. Pop, rock, country, and R&B songs all have a place here, and the mix keeps things from leaning too far into one mood.

The real magic comes when a song and a snapshot collide in a way that feels like an accident but lingers in your head for days. A weird laugh caught mid-frame, a dance move frozen midair, a streetlight glare that feels like a movie still. These are the tracks that make those imperfect memories feel bigger than the frame. Here are the best disposable camera songs for Instagram reels and stories.

1. 'Photograph' by Ed Sheeran

2. 'Supercut' by Lorde

3. 'Memories' by Maroon 5

4. 'Kodachrome' by Paul Simon

5. 'As It Was' by Harry Styles

6. 'Glory Days' by Bruce Springsteen

7. 'In My Life' by The Beatles

8. 'Good Old Days' by Macklemore

9. 'Take on Me' by a-ha

10. 'Don't Stop Me Now' by Queen

11. 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)' by Green Day

12. 'Home' by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

13. 'The Less I Know The Better' by Tame Impala

14. 'Golden' by Harry Styles

15. 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac

16. 'The Night We Met' by Lord Huron

17. 'Landslide' by Fleetwood Mac

18. 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond

19. 'Girls on Film' by Duran Duran

20. 'Time After Time' by Cyndi Lauper

21. 'You Make Loving Fun' by Fleetwood Mac

22. 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers

23. 'Cruel Summer' by Taylor Swift

24. 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire

25. 'Here Comes the Sun' by The Beatles

26. 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)' by Whitney Houston

27. 'Walking on Sunshine' by Katrina & The Waves

28. 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers

29. 'I Will Always Have You' by Madonna

30. 'Daydream' by Bobby Darin

31. 'Take a Picture' by Filter

32. 'American Honey' by Lady A

33. 'We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)' by Fun.

34. 'The Way Life Goes' by Lil Uzi Vert

35. 'Young Dumb & Broke' by Khalid

36. 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's

37. 'Just the Way You Are' by Bruno Mars

38. 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol

39. 'Hey, Soul Sister' by Train

40. 'Best Day Of My Life' by American Authors

41. 'You and I' by Lady Gaga

42. 'Young and Beautiful' by Lana Del Rey

43. 'This Is What You Came For' by Calvin Harris

44. 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X

45. 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams

46. 'I'm a Mess' by Bebe Rexha

47. 'Love Yourself' by Justin Bieber

48. 'Let Me Love You' by DJ Snake

49. 'Havana' by Camila Cabello

50. 'Feel So Close' by Calvin Harris