The Zane Lowe Interview Series Joshua Homme
Jul 11, 2023
Joshua Homme, member of Queens of the Stone Age, discusses their new album, finding inspiration in personal experiences, meeting Matthew McConaughey, the challenges of creating authentic music, the absurdity of lists, his personal growth, and the importance of authenticity and pain in music.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Power Of Disappearing And Reappearing
- Joshua Homme says disappearing and reappearing fuels creative energy for bands and artists.
- He believes absence lets artists return with authenticity and renewed love for their fans.
Fail Privately To Protect Vulnerability
- Homme recommends failing privately when trying new vulnerable work to avoid public embarrassment.
- He says first attempts should be for yourself so you can learn before exposing them to others.
Bourdain's Death Triggered Introspection
- Homme recounts Anthony Bourdain's death as the start of a long period of loss that forced introspection.
- That period led him to confront mortality and reshape what mattered in his life and music.