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There has been a bit of a nostalgia blitz over the past few months, thanks to Oasis’ reunion shows, a new Boyzone documentary and Green Day set to headline Download 2025.
Those acts also have continued to have a strong presence on digital services such as Spotify or Apple Music, despite being at times twenty years old, a number of acts are still dominating streaming services from what some consider ‘a golden age for music.’
Though, that entirely depends on how old you are in 2025.
We’ve taken a look at Spotify data from Kworb.net, going through their Global Digital Artist Ranking system, along with our own Spotify accounts, to take a look at 15 bands from the ‘90s who are still making regular appearances on playlists across the gambit of digital services.
We also included details of the albums released in that decade that have helped shape what has no doubt at some stage or another filtered through your algorithm and into your ears.
13. All Saints
With their smooth blend of R&B and pop, All Saints’ debut album became an instant hit. Featuring hits like Never Ever and Under the Bridge, the album captured the spirit of the late ‘90s and remains beloved by fans for its fusion of pop and soulful vocals. The group's influence on girl power and pop-R&B is still strong today as it is still getting steady plays on Spotify. | Getty Images
14. A Tribe Called Quest
A defining album in the golden era of hip-hop, "The Low End Theory" fused jazz and rap in a way that had never been done before. With tracks like Check the Rhime and Scenario, A Tribe Called Quest became pioneers of alternative hip-hop. The album's laid-back, intellectual approach to hip-hop has influenced countless artists and remains a touchstone in the genre and a group on many... many hip-hop playlists. | Getty Images
15. Blur
Blur’s Parklife became the ultimate expression of the Britpop movement. With songs like 'Girls & Boys' and the title track Parklife, Blur captured the essence of British life in the '90s. Their witty lyrics, jangly guitars, and infectious energy ensured the album’s place as a defining work of the decade, and Blur’s music continues to be a favourite for Britpop fans and playlists alike. | Getty Images