Queens of the Stone Age Release Easy Street with Nikki Lane

The rock band Queens of the Stone Age has released its first new single in three years, a track titled "Easy Street" featuring a duet with country singer-songwriter Nikki Lane. The song, which premiered on July 14, 2026, marks the band's first new music since its 2023 album "In Times New Roman..."

Frontman Josh Homme described the song as intentionally imperfect, crafted like a demo with a fluctuating tempo and raw elements left in the mix. He explained that the track explores the humor and pain in life's flaws. The song blends acoustic guitar with psychedelic and subtle country influences, pairing Homme's vocals with Lane's distinctive voice. An accompanying music video, directed by Tony Wolski and Christopher Gruse, features Homme being chased by a surreal cast of characters including a cowboy and a Juggalo, culminating in a narrative twist.

The single was first performed live during the band's Catacombs Tour last year, which supported their 2025 concert film and EP "Alive In The Catacombs." Queens of the Stone Age is currently on an extensive international tour. The band performed in London on July 15, 2026, and is scheduled to support System of a Down and Acid Bath on...