Queens of the Stone Age Release Nostalgic Single About Teenage Goth Romance
Queens of the Stone Age have shared a new track, “Where the Goth Girls At?”, from their upcoming album Perfecth. The song reflects on teenage memories and young love, with a music video set in a power plant where goth characters take over. The band continues their fall tour before heading to Japan and Australia.
The new single arrives as the third preview of *Perfecth*, following “Insignificant Other” and “Easy Street,” with the full album slated for an October 30 release on Matador. The accompanying video, directed by Christopher Gruse and Tony Wolski, features band members alongside comedian Steve Agee, dancer Scarlett Kapella, and singer-actress Lou Lou Safran, all set within a deserted power plant where goth characters assert control. Homme’s press statement ties the track to specific teenage memories, including observing goth girls working at a JCPenney counter and giving makeovers to older customers. The band resumes its fall tour in Louisville tomorrow, with subsequent dates planned for Japan and Australia.
This nostalgic, playful single may resonate with listeners who grew up in the 1990s alternative scene, reinforcing Queens of the Stone Age’s enduring cultural relevance. Its lighthearted take on teenage goth subculture could spark conversations about how music videos and lyrics shape collective memory of youth identity. Fans awaiting *Perfecth* may see this as a signal of the album’s tonal range, potentially influencing expectations and streaming behavior ahead of release.