GOO GOO DOLLS X STEVE AOKI RELEASE REIMAGINED VERSION OF DIAMOND-CERTIFIED HIT “IRIS”
- Nusa Janssens
- 58 minutes ago
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Goo Goo Dolls and EDM powerhouse Steve Aoki released a reimagined version of the diamond-certified late 90s hit “Iris.” The reworked version gives the beloved anthem a new coat and turns it into a festival-ready experience. Now pairing the song’s raw intensity with Aoki’s signature high-energy production. With this collaboration, Goo Goo Dolls and Aoki bridge genres, reaffirming the timelessness of “Iris” while introducing the song to dance floors and audiences worldwide.
The collaboration was born out of a surprise onstage appearance at Stagecoach in 2025, when Aoki invited the band's frontman, John Rzeznik to perform a live rendition of the song, which can be seen here. Inspired by the overwhelming response, Aoki brought the track into the studio, crafting a modern interpretation that expands the song’s reach while remaining true to its original spirit, giving it a 90s techno vibe.
After going viral on TikTok, “Iris” has now collected over 5.5 billion streams to date worldwide, amassing over 1 billion streams in 2025 alone. Originally released in 1998, the 4x GRAMMY-nominated track continues to reach new audiences around the world and has been covered by the likes of many artists, proving the timelessness and staying power of the band’s well-known portfolio. In addition, "Iris" recently climbed to new peaks on Spotify's U.S. Daily Top Songs Chart and Global Daily Chart, marking yet another milestone for the iconic track nearly 30 years after its release.
Of the collaboration, Rzeznik recalls, “Joining Steve onstage during his Stagecoach set was an unforgettable moment. The energy from the crowd was remarkable, and the mixture of our two genres was amazing to witness live. We’re thrilled to release this new version of ‘Iris’ with Steve and share that magic moment with our fans around the world." Aoki adds, “Performing ‘Iris’ live with Goo Goo Dolls at Stagecoach was one of those rare, unforgettable moments. You could feel the connection everyone had to the song, but also this incredible rush as we brought it into a completely different environment. That feeling stayed with me, and I knew we had to take it into the studio and build a version designed for festival stages, while preserving the heart of the original ”.
The Goo Goo Dolls are set to release Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk on limited edition orchid vinyl on March 27 via Warner Records. The intimate four-song recording features performances of “Iris,” 3x Platinum track “Slide,“ “Feel The Silence," and “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes),” which appears on their 2025 Summer Anthem EP.
PRE-ORDER LIVE FROM NPR’S TINY DESK HERE
WATCH/SHARE THE FULL TINY DESK PERFORMANCE HERE
In addition, the group will take their acclaimed performance back on the road this summer with an extensive run of U.S. tour dates with Neon Trees. Kicking off on July 24, the tour includes performances at Minneapolis’ Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront, Milwaukee’s BMO Pavilion, Cincinnati’s Rose Music Center at The Heights, Pittsburgh’s The Pavilion at Star Lake, Charleston’s Credit One Stadium, and more. The band will also embark on an extensive run of Canadian tour dates in March as well as a Las Vegas residency in May, which features a five-show run at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The full tour route can be found below.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL TOUR DATES CAN BE FOUND HERE: GOO GOO DOLLS LIVE
March 19, 2026 - Victoria, BC - Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
March 20, 2026 - Abbotsford, BC - Rogers Forum
March 22, 2026 - Kelowna, BC - Prospera Place
March 23, 2026 - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome
March 25, 2026 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place
March 26, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - SaskTel Centre
March 28, 2026 - Winnipeg, MB - Canada Life Centre
March 30, 2026 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON - GFL Memorial Gardens
April 1, 2026 - Oshawa, ON - Tribute Communities Centre
April 2, 2026 - Hamilton, ON - TD Coliseum
April 4, 2026 - London, ON - Canada Life Place
April 6, 2026 - Ottawa, ON - Canadian Tire Centre
April 8, 2026 - Laval, QC - Place Bell
April 10, 2026 - Halifax, NS - Scotiabank Centre
April 11, 2026 - Moncton, NB - Avenir Centre
April 18, 2026 - Georgetown, TX - Two Step Inn 2026
April 21, 2026 - Aguascalientes, Mexico - Feria Nacional De San Marcos
May 15, 2026 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
May 16, 2026 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
May 19, 2026 - Highland, CA - Yaamava’ Theater
May 20, 2026 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
May 22, 2026 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
May 23, 2026 - Las Vegas, NV - The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
July 24, 2026 - Lincoln, CA - Thunder Valley Casino Resort*
July 26, 2026 - Bend, OR - Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
July 27, 2026 - Boise, ID - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*
July 29, 2026 - Idaho Falls, ID - Mountain Center Arena*
July 30, 2026 - Billings, MT - MetraPark*
August 1, 2026 - Rapid City, SD - Summit Arena at The Monument*
August 3, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND - Alerus Center*
August 4, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN - Mystic Lake Amphitheater*
August 6, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI - BMO Pavilion*
August 8, 2026 - Davenport, IA - Mississippi Valley Fair*
August 9, 2026 - Bloomington, IL - Grossinger Motors Arena*
August 11, 2026 - Grand Rapids, MI - Acrisure Amphitheater*
August 12, 2026 - Huber Heights, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights*
August 14, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake*
August 18, 2026 - Huntsville, AL - The Orion Amphitheater*
August 19, 2026 - Brandon, MS - Brandon Amphitheatre*
August 21, 2026 - Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf Amphitheater*
August 24, 2026 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
August 25, 2026 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Hard Rock Live*
August 27, 2026 - Macon, GA - Atrium Health Amphitheater*
August 29, 2026 - Charleston, SC - Credit One Stadium*
August 30, 2026 - Simpsonville, SC - CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park*
September 1, 2026 - Richmond, VA - Allianz Amphitheatre at Riverfront*
September 3, 2026 - Syracuse, NY - Empower Federal Credit Union*
September 5, 2026 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain*
September 6, 2026 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena*
*w/ support from Neon Trees
