The Rolling Stones are teasing a new album. The follow-up to 2023’s Hackney Diamonds is set to arrive in July. Here’s everything we know so far.
When did rumours of a new album arise?
In early April, a number of posters were mysteriously spotted in Camden Town, London for a band called the Cockroaches, along with a QR code. The band has used the name in the past to play secret shows, leading to speculation that they were gearing up for a new album. The QR code led fans to a website that read “Who The Fuck Are the Cockroaches?”, calling back to the “Who the Fuck Is Mick Jagger?” shirt Keith Richards famously wore in the ’70s. Upon signing up for updates, an email was sent from Universal Music, the Stones’ label.
What is the title of the new album?
It hasn’t been revealed yet.
What about a release date?
The band’s 25th studio album is due for release in July.
When will the first single be released?
According to an article in The Times, which confirmed the news, a new single called ‘Rough and Twisted’ is out April 11 as a white-label vinyl exclusive. According to writer Will Hodgkinson, it boasts “a killer riff, a rambunctious harmonica solo from Mick Jagger, [and] a devil-may-care spirit.”
Who did the Rolling Stones work with on the new album?
The Stones reunited with producer Andrew Watt, who also helmed Hackney Diamonds – and also the upcoming Paul McCartney solo album.
Will it be the Rolling Stones’ last album?
According to The Times‘ report, no. The band already has at least 10 songs written for another LP.
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