Queens of the Stone Age have unveiled “Where the Goth Girls At?” as the latest single from their upcoming album, Perfecth, set for release on October 30th. The song follows previous singles “Easy Street” and “Insignificant Other,” and features frontman Josh Homme reflecting on his youth in the suburbs of Palm Desert in California.
The song’s release was accompanied by a music video directed by Christopher Gruse and Tony Wolski, and featuring comedian Steve Agee, dancer/artist Scarlett Kapella, and singer/actress Lou Lou Safran, along with Homme and other members of Queens of the Stone Age. Homme stated of the song, “Watching the goth girls working the counter at JCPenney and giving goth makeovers to the old ladies, that’s when I knew the only place I want to be is where the goth girls at. Teenage love, ain’t it grand?”
Background and Inspiration
Prior to the single’s release, Consequence had a chance to discuss the song with Homme, particularly the line, “Never felt so alive since the day I almost died,” and how it relates to his near-death experiences, including the time he almost drowned at age 12 during a boating accident in Idaho. Homme told Consequence, “I think everyone in this life is either experiencing a near-life or near-death experience, or you certainly will if you haven’t. There’s a bit of euphoria post those [experiences]. I almost drowned when I was 12, and it was really wonderful in the days and weeks post that [incident]. Food tastes amazing and the sunset was f**kin’ juicy.”
Homme added, “I’m not saying you should go out and get yourself a near-death experience, but certainly those occur, and that euphoria, it takes a while to dissipate, and it’s hard not to feel the joy in those moments after that.” The song is a reflection of Homme’s experiences and emotions, and is a key part of the upcoming album Perfecth.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Queens of the Stone Age have a few more dates supporting Foo Fighters on a North American stadium tour. After that, they’ll play the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, followed by a one-off show in Iceland, and then tours of Japan and Australia/New Zealand to finish out the year. Fans can pick up tickets here.
The music video for “Where the Goth Girls At?” is available to watch now, and features Homme and other members of Queens of the Stone Age alongside Steve Agee, Scarlett Kapella, and Lou Lou Safran. The song is a highlight of the upcoming album Perfecth, and is a must-listen for fans of Queens of the Stone Age. With its unique blend of rock and roll and Homme’s signature vocals, “Where the Goth Girls At?” is sure to be a hit with fans and critics alike.
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