Hoobastank cemented their place in modern rock with a run of radio-dominating, sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs hits—and they’re enjoying a major resurgence with fans old and new. Their era-defining anthem “The Reason” has officially joined Spotify’s Billions Club (now well beyond the 1B mark) and the song’s iconic music video has also crossed one billion views on YouTube—proof that the track still hits just as hard two decades later.
The band first broke through with their 2001 self-titled debut, featuring platinum-certified staples like “Crawling in the Dark,” “Running Away,” and “Remember Me,” before skyrocketing with their sophomore album The Reason, which turned them into a household name. In recent years, “The Reason” has found fresh life through viral moments and major TV placements—driving the song back up charts and introducing Hoobastank’s catalog to a whole new generation. With millions of monthly listeners and a setlist stacked with hits, Hoobastank’s live show is equal parts nostalgia, catharsis, and full-volume rock energy.