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Goo Goo Dolls Bring Hits and 2025 Single to NPR Tiny Desk

Frontman John Rzeznik said a follow-up to Summer Anthem is underway.

Overview

  • The band played a four-song, roughly 20-minute set featuring “Slide,” “Feel the Silence,” “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes),” and closer “Iris.”
  • The appearance showcased material from 1998’s Dizzy Up the Girl alongside the 2025 release Summer Anthem.
  • Rzeznik told the small crowd he was “a little nervous” in the close quarters and invited NPR staff to sing along to “Iris.”
  • Coverage highlighted the renewed prominence of “Iris” following its placement in Deadpool & Wolverine and recent high-profile covers.
  • Outlets described the session as the group’s first Tiny Desk visit and noted a lineup of longtime members with touring musicians during the band’s 40th year.