Gen Z embraces Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" for a nostalgic '90s kid summer

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The Goo Goo Dolls' 1998 song "Iris" has become the top searched song of the summer, reaching new streaming highs and dominating charts. This resurgence is driven by Gen Z's embrace of a "90s kid summer" nostalgia, a desire for a pre-digital era, and viral trends on platforms like TikTok. The phenomenon reflects broader cultural trends of retromania and a "slow cancellation of the future," where past successes are revisited in music, film, and fashion.


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