Radiohead's 'Let Down' Reaches Billboard Hot 100 After TikTok Revival; Band Announces Sold-Out European Tour

October 27, 2025
Radiohead's 'Let Down' Reaches Billboard Hot 100 After TikTok Revival; Band Announces Sold-Out European Tour
  • Thom Yorke expressed surprise at the viral success of 'Let Down' on TikTok, noting he initially fought against its inclusion on 'OK Computer,' but guitarist Ed O'Brien considers it the 'emotional heart' of the album.

  • Radiohead announced a European tour from November 4 to December 12, with four-night residencies in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin, all of which sold out quickly, and they are preparing a setlist of approximately 65 songs.

  • The band members have shared mixed views on performing in Israel, with Greenwood criticizing government policies and emphasizing their commitment to cross-cultural musical collaboration, despite some protests and canceled shows.

  • Radiohead's song 'Let Down' from 'OK Computer' has entered the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 28 years, largely due to a resurgence on TikTok, making it their fourth US hit after 'Nude,' 'High And Dry,' and 'Creep,' with 'Creep' being their most successful.

  • Radiohead members have highlighted the cross-generational appeal of their music, noting that teenagers are still engaging with their songs on pianos and other instruments.

  • The band confirmed they will perform in the round during their upcoming European shows, actively learning a setlist of about 65 tracks, marking their return to live performances after over seven years.

  • The song 'Let Down,' originally released in 1997, has become a viral hit on TikTok, leading to its chart entry in the US Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, 28 years after its initial release.

  • Thom Yorke has stated he will not return to Israel and opposes playing there due to political reasons, while Jonny Greenwood has faced criticism for working with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, with some shows canceled following protests.

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