Hoobastank’s Doug Robb considers making new music amid TikTok Hype

Hoobastank’s “The Reason” is the rage with children today … is something you have not heard since 2004, but the group wants to capitalize on its newfound fame in 2021.

We talked to lead singer Doug Robb about the rise in popularity of one of his group’s most famous tunes on TikTok – which is the theme for a new challenge, where people name things they’ve done … using “The Reason” to wash away their shame .

The track has been used hundreds of millions of times over the past few months while people post their own versions – and of course Doug and co. think about how best to ride the wave … without being creepy.

Look at what he says about the prospect of smearing new tunes now that he and the band are back in the spotlight – Doug feels inspired, but also explained why they would not look at new OR old fans.

All this viral success creates a mystery … Doug says he does not want to be the man who milks this opportunity to the point of exhaustion, but he still wants to take advantage of most of it.

So far, they have made some of their own #NotAPerfctPerson renditions on TikTok – which was already funny and original – but Doug’s fear of diving in is a phenomenon that many older artists experience as a result of TikTok.

The fact is that a whole new generation is being introduced to their music for the first time – just like Fleetwood Mac recently went through with the viral skateboarder – and it puts pressure on the AGs themselves … to earn or enjoy money for what it’s worth.