What is the music in the Tesco advert? Songs in current and recent UK campaigns
What is the music in the Tesco advert? Songs in current and recent UK campaigns
The song in the current Tesco "Food Isn't A Little Thing" advert is "Home" by Good Neighbours, a London-based indie pop duo of Oli Fox and Scott Verrill. The most recent Tesco Christmas campaign used "On Melancholy Hill" by Gorillaz, from the band's 2010 album Plastic Beach.
"Food Isn't A Little Thing" — Good Neighbours, "Home"
The current Tesco brand campaign uses "Home" by Good Neighbours. The song's gentle, optimistic tone matches the campaign's central message that food is at the centre of family life. The track is available on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music under the artist name Good Neighbours.
Good Neighbours are the duo of Oli Fox and Scott Verrill, based in London. They formed in 2023 and released "Home" the same year. The song has had renewed traction since Tesco picked it up for the campaign.
Tesco Christmas advert — Gorillaz, "On Melancholy Hill"
Tesco's most recent Christmas campaign — branded around the slogan "Stand for Joy" / "The Christmas Party" — used "On Melancholy Hill" by Gorillaz. The song originally appeared on the band's 2010 album Plastic Beach. The track was used in its original recording, not a bespoke cover, so it is the version available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Recent Tesco campaigns and tracks
Tesco runs several campaigns concurrently and music changes with each push. The brand recently celebrated 30 years of Clubcard rewards ("Go on, reward yourself") in a campaign tied to its sponsorship of Britain's Got Talent. Older campaigns have ranged from orchestral seasonal arrangements to commissioned bespoke compositions, so a Shazam result is not always guaranteed.
How to identify a Tesco advert song yourself
The quickest way is to open Shazam or SoundHound on your phone while the advert plays — both apps return results within seconds for licensed music. If the track is a bespoke commission for the campaign, Shazam may return no result, which itself tells you the music was made specifically for the advert and won't be available on streaming services.
Tesco's official YouTube channel (youtube.com/tesco) publishes most adverts, and the video descriptions sometimes credit the music. Community-run UK advert music databases like TV Advert Songs are also reliable resources when Shazam draws a blank.
Who chooses the music for Tesco adverts
Tesco works with advertising agency BBH London on many of its campaigns. Music is selected to match the emotional tone of each push: warm seasonal arrangements for Christmas, upbeat indie pop for everyday brand campaigns like the current "Food Isn't A Little Thing", recognisable cultural touchstones for special moments. Both licensed tracks (Gorillaz, Good Neighbours) and bespoke compositions are part of the typical Tesco music budget.
Frequently asked questions
- What song is in the current Tesco advert?
- The current Tesco 'Food Isn't A Little Thing' campaign features 'Home' by Good Neighbours, the indie pop duo from London formed in 2023 by Oli Fox and Scott Verrill.
- What was the song in the Tesco Christmas advert?
- Tesco's most recent Christmas campaign used 'On Melancholy Hill' by Gorillaz, from the band's 2010 album Plastic Beach.
- Who are Good Neighbours, the band from the Tesco advert?
- Good Neighbours are a London-based indie pop duo formed in 2023, made up of Oli Fox and Scott Verrill. Their song 'Home' is featured on the Tesco 'Food Isn't A Little Thing' campaign.
- How do I find out what song is in a Tesco advert?
- The quickest way is Shazam or SoundHound while the advert is playing. You can also check Tesco's official YouTube channel where music is sometimes credited in the video description, or community-run UK ad-music databases such as TV Advert Songs.
- Who makes the music for Tesco adverts?
- Tesco's advertising is produced by agency BBH London. Some tracks are licensed from existing artists like Gorillaz or Good Neighbours, others are bespoke compositions commissioned for the campaign.
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