Lily Allen’s music is having a ‘resurgence’ online

Lily Allen’s Music Sees a Resurgence Online: A New Generation Discovers a Pop Rebel

By Radio 854 Staff Writer
June 2025

It’s been nearly two decades since Lily Allen burst onto the UK music scene with her cheeky wit, ska-pop beats, and brutally honest lyrics. But in 2025, her songs are suddenly everywhere again — not on the airwaves (yet), but across TikTok, Spotify playlists, and fan-curated reels. Yes, Lily Allen’s music is having a moment — and a whole new generation is listening.

The Viral Revival

Songs like “Smile”, “Not Fair”, and “LDN” are trending across social media platforms, fueled by nostalgic millennials and curious Gen Zers who are just discovering her no-nonsense brand of pop. On TikTok, her 2006 track “Alfie” — a song she wrote about her younger brother’s obsession with weed and video games — has become an unlikely anthem for short-form comedy sketches and quirky memes.

Streaming numbers are also up. According to Spotify data, Allen’s catalogue has seen a 200% increase in monthly streams compared to the same time last year. Much of that boost is driven by user-generated content, but it’s also part of a larger trend: 2000s pop is cool again.

Why Now?

Music trends are cyclical, and right now, Y2K and indie sleaze aesthetics are back in vogue. Lily Allen, with her signature 2000s style (think polka-dot dresses, winged eyeliner, and neon trainers), fits perfectly into that nostalgia wave. But more than fashion, her sharp, self-aware lyrics and genre-bending sound resonate with listeners tired of overproduced pop.

Allen’s unfiltered storytelling — from the satire of “The Fear” to the raw vulnerability of “Who’d Have Known” — still feels relevant in an age of digital transparency and emotional openness.

A Legacy Revisited

While Lily Allen hasn’t released a new album since 2018’s “No Shame”, she’s stayed in the public eye through activism, acting, and an acclaimed West End theatre run. Still, it’s her early records that are finding new life — albums like “Alright, Still” (2006) and “It’s Not Me, It’s You” (2009) are now being hailed as ahead of their time.

Whether it’s the catchy melodies, the unfiltered lyrics, or simply the charm of a pop artist who never quite played by the rules, Lily Allen’s resurgence is a reminder that good music — especially honest music — always finds its way back.

What’s Next?

Could this renewed interest spark a comeback? While Allen hasn’t hinted at new music yet, she’s acknowledged the recent buzz on social media. Fans are hopeful. And at Radio 854, we’re spinning some of her classics — because whether it’s 2006 or 2025, Lily Allen still knows how to make us smile.

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