What is the music on the new ikea advert

The music on the current IKEA UK advert is "Home Again", written by Carole King. The version used is a cover performed by Lucy Dacus, chosen to soundtrack IKEA's 2026 "Coming Home" campaign, which focuses on the emotional feeling of returning home.

Which advert is this, and when did it air?

The advert is titled "Coming Home" and was uploaded to IKEA's YouTube channel in April 2026, roughly one month before this article was written. It had picked up 399 views on YouTube at the time of writing, suggesting it is a relatively recent release rather than a long-running campaign. The ad is described as an emotional piece built around the universal feeling of arriving home.

Who originally wrote "Home Again"?

Carole King wrote "Home Again" for her 1971 album Tapestry, one of the best-selling albums in recording history. The song is a gentle, reflective piece about longing for familiarity and comfort, which makes it a natural fit for a home-furnishing brand trying to evoke warmth rather than shift flat-pack shelving.

Who performs the version in the IKEA advert?

Lucy Dacus recorded the cover used in the ad. Dacus is an American indie rock singer-songwriter, probably best known in the UK for her solo albums and her membership of the supergroup boygenius alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. Her version of "Home Again" is understated and slightly melancholic, which fits the tone of the "Coming Home" advert well.

You can find the Lucy Dacus cover on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music by searching her name alongside the song title.

What about the music played inside IKEA stores?

If you have ever found yourself humming along while working out whether a KALLAX fits your alcove, IKEA does curate its in-store music. The 2026 in-store playlist is available on Spotify under the label "IKEA Music 2026 | TOP 40 | In-store Music" (Spotify playlist ID: 5T5Mggjiii4x7uDFIHMDn4) and contains 40 tracks. The playlist leans towards calm, upbeat pop, the kind of music designed to keep you browsing rather than rushing for the exit.

How to identify music from other adverts

If you catch a song on a TV advert and cannot place it, a few tools help quickly. Shazam works on live TV audio if you hold your phone near the speaker. The app SoundHound does the same. Alternatively, search the brand name plus "advert song 2026" on YouTube, as most major UK advertisers upload their campaigns there with descriptions that often name the track. Reddit's r/NameThatSong community is useful for more obscure choices.

For IKEA specifically, the brand tends to licence well-known songs or familiar covers rather than commission original compositions, so the track is usually findable on streaming services once you have the title.

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