On March 6, 2026, Steve Aoki and The Goo Goo Dolls collaborated on creating a more intense and electrifying version of “Iris” which was originally released in 1998. “Iris” shaped my mother’s generation as well as mine because the song truly pulls at all your emotions. Listening to this version of a song that shaped me as a person growing up is something I was not expecting in 2026. This version of “Iris” will capture the attention of new fans, especially those at festivals, because of its heightened emotional chorus as well as the synths added that make it a playful version.
“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.” – Steve Aoki
“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.” – John Rzeznik
Mar 13 – Nashville, TN @ Skydeck
Mar 16 – South Padre Island, TX @ Clayton’s
Mar 27 – Miami, FL @ Ultra Music Festival (Dim Mak Stage)
April 17 – New Orleans, LA @ Metropolitan Nightclub
April 24 – Chicago, IL @ Radius
April 25 – Washington, DC @ Echostage
May 24 – Dallas, TX @ Silo
May 29 – Seattle, WA @ Victory Hall at Boxyard Outdoors
September 19 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
October 17 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
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