Radiohead's Let Down enters Hot 100 at 91, first in 17 years

Radiohead’s Let Down, a track from OK Computer, has entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 91, marking the band’s fourth appearance on the chart and their first in 17 years. The viral resurgence on TikTok and its use in a recent pop culture moment, alongside renewed interest in the band’s legacy, propelled the old single back into public consciousness and into the U.S. singles chart.

The new Hot 100 entry caps a broader moment for Radiohead in the United States, where the band has historically found greater commercial success as album artists than as single performers. Their previous Hot 100 appearances came with Creep in 1993, High and Dry in 1996, and Nude in 2008. Let Down’s surge follows a growing trend of older, critically acclaimed songs finding renewed relevance on social media platforms, a development that has helped reintroduce Radiohead to a younger audience. The track’s emotional resonance—often highlighted by users who pair it with sweeping or cinematic imagery—has amplified its visibility beyond traditional radio play.

Let Down’s climb also comes with a note of context about Radiohead’s activity as a live and recorded act. The band has not released a new studio...