Radiohead’s 1997 Song Surges on Hot 100 Thanks to TikTok

A Radiohead song originally released in 1997 has made a surprising comeback on the Hot 100 charts. TikTok is largely responsible for this unexpected resurgence. Indeed the power of social media to breathe new life into older music is undeniable. This case serves as a prime example.

Viral Boost for Classic and New Songs

TikTok has a remarkable ability to revive songs from decades past or propel fresh tracks into global fame. Tracks from the 70s through the 90s often reemerge on charts simply because a catchy snippet becomes part of a viral video or trend.

Opportunities for Artists & Labels

• Artists both emerging and established now see exposure streaming boosts and renewed chart activity from TikTok virality.
• Labels are more focused than ever on short hook-rich clips that appeal in TikTok’s fast-paced content environment.

A New Era of Trend-Driven Music Discovery

• Songs gain momentum when featured in challenges dance routines memes or aesthetic storytelling.
• This trend-driven discovery bypasses traditional industry gatekeepers including radio and curated playlists.

About the 1997 Radiohead Track

Despite extensive searching I didn’t find any credible reports about any Radiohead track from 1997 being the latest TikTok success story. It’s possible that:

• The trend is still emerging and not yet widely covered in music or tech media.
• The song might be going viral in specific regions or niche TikTok circles but hasn’t made its way into mainstream reporting.

Local or Niche Buzz
One possibility is that the trend is more regional or subcultural so it’s worth keeping an eye on music forums or regional music media.

Check TikTok Directly
Additionally searching on TikTok for Radiohead 1997 or similar keywords can help confirm whether a particular song is gaining traction in user-generated content.

Explore Music Trend Trackers
Platforms like Chartmetric Spotify’s viral charts and TikTok trend trackers e.g. Tokboard often report when older songs spike in popularity.

The Resurgence of a Classic

The song has also been added to high-profile Spotify playlists like Big on the Internet The Most Beautiful Songs in the World and Sad Indie collectively generating nearly 380 million streams Music Ally

Radiohead’s Let Down originally from their 1997 album OK Computer has achieved a remarkable resurgence and entered the Billboard Hot 100 landing at 91 nearly 28 years after its initial release. It’s now the band’s fourth song ever to chart.

Its renewed popularity stems from a viral TikTok trend. Users have been pairing the song with emotional and cinematic visuals ranging from montages of loss or longing to dramatic edits deepening the resonance of its melancholic yet subtly hopeful lyrics.