Rock & Roll – MELT REVIEWS

Queens of the Stone Age Share New Single “Where the Goth Girls At?”

Yes it’s a stupid title, and don’t get me started on how much I hate the current fetishization of goth, but I must admit, this new “Queens of the Stone Age” single kinda fucking rules. This isn’t as cringe as I thought it would be. This isn’t Drake in eyeliner, this is lead singer Josh Homme waxing nostalgic about “Watching the goth girls working the counter at JCPenney and giving goth makeovers to the old ladies,” Homme claims. He then adds, “that’s when I knew the only place I want to be is where the goth girls at. Teenage love, ain’t it grand?” The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album Perfecth, which will drop October 30th via “Matador Records.” You can watch the music video for “Where the Goth Girls At?” below:

https://qotsa.bandcamp.com/album/perfecth

Earth Tongue Share New Single “Dimly Lit Cadaver”

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New Zealand duo “Earth Tongue” have been on a roll this year. Their new album Dungeon Vision is a fuzzed-out Heavy Psyche record that evokes the spirit of a band like “Black Sabbath,” but also offers a more melodic take on genres such as Doom Metal and Stoner Rock, and following the album’s acclaim, the band have released another new track titled “Dimly Lit Cadaver.” This track was made for “King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s” Field of Vision compilation, which compiles new tracks from artists on this year’s “Field of Vision” lineup. You can listen to “Dimly Lit Cadaver” below:

https://earthtongue.bandcamp.com/track/dimly-lit-cadaver

The Black Keys Release New Song “Lo/Hi”

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That’s right, they’re back. “The Black Keys” returned today with their first new music since their 2014 album Turn Blue. “Lo/Hi” feels like a return to form for the band, with raw “Blues Rock” that can win your Dad over. No word on whether or not this will appear on a new album. You can listen to the track below:

Amyl and the Sniffers Share New Song “Some Mutts (Can’t Be Muzzled)”

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Australian “Punk” outfit “Amyl and the Sniffers” are part of a new wave of Australian bands who aren’t afraid to have fun with their music that evokes the spirit of 70’s “Punk.” Today the band have shared a new single titled “Some Mutts (Can’t Be Muzzled)” whether or not this will appear on an upcoming full-length album hasn’t been revealed yet, but the band are garnering much attention and a new album might be imminent. You can listen to “Some Mutts (Can’t Be Muzzled)” below: