Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” is still surging nearly 30 years after its 1998 release. From TikTok and streaming to Gen Z and Steve Aoki, here’s why the song endures.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Goo Goo Dolls X Steve Aoki, 'Iris' (Warner Records Inc.) Imagine thousands of people at a festival losing their minds while ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 28 years after its initial release, "Iris" has suddenly surged in popularity and begun climbing the charts again. The classic rock ...

The Goo Goo Dolls formed in Buffalo, New York in 1986. They began as a punk rock band before reaching mainstream success with their melodic rock style. The group, led by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, ...

The Goo Goo Dolls turned up on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series this week, and the nostalgia is real. Among the songs they performed was “Iris”, from the City of Angels soundtrack (1998), and I swear it ...

(2b) Goo Goo Dolls' global hit "Iris" peaks at #9 on Spotify's Global Daily Chart, marking yet another chart position peak for the iconic track nearly 30 years after release. On the heels of going ...

At the top of the newly released video, Diamante explains, "On Feb. 28, 2 weeks before the entire world went into shutdown ... I was set to get on a plane to Reno, Nev. to meet up with Ben on tour and ...

Demi Lovato, avowed fan of the Goo Goo Dolls’ hit “Iris,” enlisted the band to soundtrack the first dance at her wedding this past weekend. Goo Goo Dolls revealed their wedding band duties on ...

What was the song of the summer for 2025? Add the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” from 1998 to the short list—proving summer hits can be from any decade. The track was originally written for the film City of ...

Not that "Iris" ever really went away, but the Goo Goo Dolls' 1998 hit has been enjoying a bit of a social media-fueled boost as of late. Last year mgk released a studio cover, and earlier this year ...

Did you know that of the 100 most-streamed songs on Spotify, only three were released in the 1990s? The complete list: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (2.4 billion), “Wonderwall” by Oasis (2.3 ...