QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE release new single ‘Easy Street’ + announce ANZ tour

Today, Queens of the Stone Age return with a stunning new single, ‘Easy Street,’ on Matador Records / Remote Control Records, and announce massive Australia and New Zealand tour. Debuted live last year during their lauded Catacombs tour and eagerly awaited by fans, it’s the band’s first new song since 2023’s In Times New Roman. The music is serene and perfectly imperfect — acoustic guitar, psychedelic synths, and a rhythm track that breathes on its own. Beneath the surface: raw edges and withering wit. Featuring singer Nikki Lane, whose vocals arrive like gravel and honey with a Wanda Jackson grit. Her voice flips the sonic script against Josh Homme’s smoother lead line.

“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,” Homme says. “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.”  He continues, “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.”

‘Easy Street’ is accompanied by a video directed by Tony Wolski and Christopher Gruse, based on a story and idea by Homme. The film opens with a bruised and battered Homme attempting to outrun a motley crew of pursuers, including band members dressed as themselves – a Juggalo, a mall santa, a leather enthusiast and of course a fancy cowboy leading a tiny horse. However, the story upends expectations with a surprise twist that honors the very outsiders we often dismiss. The song was produced by Homme and Michael Shuman.

Live Nation has today announced an extensive Australia and New Zealand tour from revered US rock band Queens of the Stone Age, set to take place across December this year. The band, comprised of Josh Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore, will play 7 outdoor and arena shows, their first shows in the region since 2024. Joining them as special guests on the tour are the legendary Primus and Australian experimental art-punk quartet, Tropical Fuck Storm. An artist presale will run from Thursday 16 July, 11am to Monday 20 July, 10am. A Live Nation presale will run from Friday 17 July at 11am until Monday 20 July at 10am.

Queens of the Stone Age is currently on tour with System of a Down in Europe and the U.K. before they head home for a North American stadium tour with Foo Fighters.