"Google Trends' September 3 newsletter reported that search interest for " iris goo goo dolls" was at a 15-plus year high, and as of the past week it was "the top searched song of the summer." On Spotify, it was a top 25 global hit for several months running, The Wall Street Journal reported in late August, even reaching as high as No. 15."
"Much of the song's renewed momentum can be traced to viral moments, such as the Goo Goo Dolls' live performances at major festivals like Stagecoach and on the American Idol season finale. TikTok trends featuring both original footage and covers have also propelled "Iris" to new global streaming peaks, with over 5 billion streams worldwide, far and away the top result for the band on Spotify."
"Iris," originally a 1998 hit tied to the film City of Angels, regained massive popularity as Gen Z embraced 90s nostalgia. Search interest for "iris goo goo dolls" reached a 15-plus year high, and Spotify placed the song in the global top 25, peaking at No. 15. Viral live performances at Stagecoach and the American Idol finale, plus TikTok trends using original footage and covers, drove renewed streaming peaks. Streams surpassed billions worldwide, making "Iris" the band's top Spotify result. Band members noted that live shows remain primary income and criticized streaming revenue as insufficient.
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