Queens Of The Stone Age has released a new song, “Easy Street”, marking the band’s first new material since 2023’s In Times New Roman. Fans first heard the track during last year’s The Catacombs Tour, where it quickly became one of the most talked-about additions to the band’s live set.
“Easy Street” takes a stripped-back approach, combining acoustic guitar, psychedelic synth textures, and an organic rhythm section that embraces its natural feel. The track also features guest vocals from Nikki Lane, whose gritty performance contrasts with Josh Homme‘s smoother lead vocal.
Discussing the song, Homme said: “It’s kind of a funny song. It’s like hitting your funny bone, where it’s funny because it hurts and it hurts because it’s funny. You’re serious, but it’s funny.”
He continued: “We made it the way you’d make a demo. No click track, mistakes left in. It speeds up, it slows down, the claps aren’t great, but they’re not bad, and a bad clap adds this human thing you can’t fake.”
Homme added: “It’s not just about silliness. It’s about understanding the imperfection of your life. The song, like your life, is in the mistakes. Its imperfections are unbeatable.”
The single arrives alongside a music video directed by Tony Wolski and Christopher Gruse from a concept created by Homme. The clip begins with the frontman, bruised and beaten, trying to escape a group of pursuers that includes his own bandmates appearing as colorful characters, including a Juggalo, a shopping mall Santa, a leather enthusiast, and a sharply dressed cowboy leading a miniature horse. The story eventually shifts direction with a conclusion that celebrates people who are often overlooked. The track was produced by Homme together with Michael Shuman.
Last year’s The Catacombs Tour grew out of the band’s experience creating Alive In The Catacombs. The performances featured newly arranged versions of Queens Of The Stone Age songs inspired by the atmosphere and approach developed during that cinematic project.
Formed by Josh Homme, Queens Of The Stone Age has built a career around blending hard rock, stoner rock, and alternative influences. The band’s catalog includes well-known songs such as “No One Knows”, “Go With The Flow”, “Little Sister”, and “Make It Wit Chu”, while continuing to explore new directions with releases like “Easy Street”.
