Though the genre isn’t often discussed in the larger context of rock and roll, desert rock is something incredibly strange, and unique. Jumping out of the Palm Desert region, bands like Kyuss, in the …
From the Record Crate: Queens of the Stone Age – “Songs for the Deaf” (2002)
It’s no secret among the socially unlucky that Queens of the Stone Age have roots in a certain microsubgenre known as “desert rock.” The term has never really worked for me; maybe especially when it c…
Album Review: Queens of the Stone Age – “Villains”
Queens of the Stone Age wear arrogance like nobody else. The kings of California scuzz rock have been sticking their chins out and daring people to take a swing since they first took the stage. Callin…
Queens of the Stone Age Return With “The Way You Used to Do”
Time to go with the flow again, and just in time for the summer! Queens of the Stone Age have returned with a new single, “The Way You Used to Do,” their first in three years and the first…
Watch Lollapalooza 2013 Live + Webcast Schedule
If you’re not in Chicago this weekend for Lollapalooza, no worries! You can watch some of Lolla’s most popular artists perform live on their webcast! Tune in starting Friday, August 2nd; w…
Music News: Lollapalooza 2013 Official Lineup!
After the majority of the lineup being leaked last week, Lollapalooza decided to officially release the full lineup for this year’s music festival in Chicago earlier than expected. The official …
Dave Grohl rejoins Queens Of The Stone Age
In early October, Dave Grohl’s band, Foo Fighters, confirmed rumors of an indefinite hiatus. Recently, Queens Of The Stone Age found themselves in need of a drummer. On November 6th, Josh Homme, QOTS…