Queens Of The Stone Age have given fans another taste of what’s to come, releasing a preview of the studio version of their new song Easy Street ahead of its official arrival next week.
The full Queens Of The Stone Age track is scheduled for release next Tuesday, July 14th with the band sharing a short teaser that offers the first glimpse of the polished studio recording after months of road testing the song in front of live audiences (per The PRP).
Easy Street first made its debut during the band’s performance in Chicago on October 2nd last year, quickly becoming a regular feature of their live set, since that first outing, Queens Of The Stone Age have performed the song more than 20 times, giving fans plenty of opportunities to become familiar with it before its official studio release.
Now you can finally hear how the track has evolved in the studio, with the preview hinting at the band’s signature blend of driving riffs, hypnotic grooves and Joshua Homme’s unmistakable vocal delivery.
Queens Of The Stone Age ‘Easy Street’ preview
Production duties on Easy Street were handled by Joshua Homme alongside bassist Michael Shuman, while acclaimed producer and mix engineer Alan Moulder handled mixing. The recording also features contributions from singer-songwriter Nikki Lane, whose involvement has been listed among the track’s performing credits.
Although the teaser only offers a brief snapshot, anticipation has continued to build among fans eager to hear the complete studio version after its lengthy run as a live favourite.
The release marks another addition to the Queens Of The Stone Age catalogue as the band continues to evolve one of modern rock’s most distinctive sounds, known for refining songs onstage before committing them to tape, the group’s decision to let Easy Street mature through repeated live performances has only added to the excitement surrounding its official release.
Fans won’t have to wait much longer, with Easy Street arriving in full on Tuesday, July 14th.
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