What should brands post with the City montage trend?

Fast montage of aesthetic, confident lifestyle or product shots Outfit, getting-ready, or styling sequences cut to the beat Cool detail shots (textures, movement, close-ups) in rapid succession Any footage that reads effortless, stylish, and self-assured

City montage

Updated October 1, 2026

Aesthetic sounds / montages

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What is the City montage trend?

A trend set to the instrumental of "Retroville" by Pi'erre Bourne, a fast, beat-cut montage of effortlessly cool, aesthetic moments. It's a vibe-first format where the cuts land on the beat and the footage does all the talking. Reach for it when you want confident, stylish content that shows off a look, a product, or a lifestyle with pure attitude.

Where did the City montage trend come from?

The instrumental of Pi'erre Bourne's "Retroville" became a TikTok sound for cool-girl montages, its bouncy, retro-tinged beat practically demanding cuts synced to the rhythm. The format is less about a message and more about a feeling: a rapid sequence of aesthetic, confident shots that add up to an effortless vibe. The appeal is the editing itself, when the cuts hit the beat, the whole thing feels expensive and intentional.