Goo Goo Dolls to Release 'Live from NPR's Tiny Desk' Album

Limited-edition vinyl captures the band's stripped-back Tiny Desk performance.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Goo Goo Dolls are offering fans a special limited-edition live vinyl album that captures their memorable appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. The four-track EP features stripped-back renditions of some of the band's biggest hits, including 'Slide,' 'Feel The Silence,' 'Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes),' and 'Iris.' The performance was originally recorded for the beloved Tiny Desk platform, known for showcasing artists in a raw, close-quarters setting.

Why it matters

Tiny Desk sessions are seldom pressed as standalone physical releases, so this vinyl edition is expected to be a prized collectible for longtime Goo Goo Dolls listeners and record enthusiasts. The album will highlight the band's songwriting and emotional depth without the polish of a large-scale production.

The details

The four-track EP was recorded during the Goo Goo Dolls' appearance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. The performance featured stripped-back renditions of some of the band's biggest hits, showcasing their songwriting and emotional depth. To pre-order the limited-edition vinyl release, fans can visit the Goo Goo Dolls Artist Store page or Amazon Music.

  • The Goo Goo Dolls' Tiny Desk Concert was originally recorded.
  • The limited-edition live vinyl album is set for release on March 27, 2026.

The players

Goo Goo Dolls

An American rock band formed in Buffalo, New York in the mid-1980s, who broke through in the '90s and later achieved global success with songs such as 'Name,' 'Here Is Gone,' and 'Sympathy.'

NPR's Tiny Desk Concert

A beloved music video series that features artists performing intimate, stripped-back sets in the NPR office.

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What’s next

Fans can pre-order the limited-edition 'Live from NPR's Tiny Desk' vinyl album on the Goo Goo Dolls Artist Store page or Amazon Music ahead of its release on March 27, 2026.

The takeaway

This special live album release showcases the Goo Goo Dolls' enduring appeal and the continued popularity of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts as a platform for artists to present their music in a raw, intimate setting. For fans, this limited-edition vinyl will be a unique collectible that captures the band's emotional depth and songwriting prowess.