'90s Rock Classic Is Suddenly Climbing the Charts 34 Years Later
Nearly 34 years after its release, Radiohead's "Creep" is charting again on the Billboard Rock Chart.
The track, which was originally released on September 21, 1992, is currently sitting at the No. 8 spot on Billboard's Rock Streaming Songs chart, a list that ranks the ongoing streaming success of all songs within the genre. "Creep" is among the oldest tracks occupying the upper echelons the chart, attesting to its unique ability to endure long after its original era.
The song is currently enjoying a multi-week stay in the top 10 of the rock chart, adding to its over 200 total weeks of charting time across various Billboard metrics. Since its debut, Radiohead's breakthrough hit has appeared on numerous charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100 (peaking at No. 34), the Billboard Global 200 (peaking at No. 32) and the mainstream Streaming Songs chart (peaking at No. 48).
The song's modern resurgence is primarily driven by virality on social media, with the major catalyst being TikTok. The app, which launched in 2018, utilizes short audio soundbites from all types of entertainment mediums to power user-generated, meme-based content.
TikTok has become a massive driving force in the modern music industry, with artists frequently promoting their work on the app in hopes of going viral. However, new releases are not the only songs making it big on the platform. In fact, many oldies have experienced massive chart revivals after trending on the app, including "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, "Kiss of Life" by Sade and "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush.
Currently, Radiohead's "Creep" has been featured in hundreds of thousands of individual user videos. Combining the data for just the top two trending "Creep" audios, the track has been used in over 577,400+ clips.
Alongside its social media takeover, the song has also been prominently featured in high-profile Hollywood projects. Some of these recent placements include Scott Beck and Bryan Woods' 2024 thriller Heretic, James Gunn's 2023 blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the trailer for Chris McKay's 2023 horror-comedy Renfield. By appearing in these mainstream films, "Creep" has continuously driven renewed interest among younger demographics.
Over three decades after its initial release, "Creep" consistently finds ways to reach fresh audiences within an ever-changing digital landscape. On Spotify alone, the track has accumulated over 2.9 billion streams, affirming its status as a timeless rock staple.
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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM.