The Rolling Stones have a new album on the way. The follow-up to 2023’s Hackney Diamonds is called Foreign Tongues, and it’s set to arrive on July 10 via Capitol. Here’s everything we know so far.
When did the Rolling Stones start teasing a new album?
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.
When was the new album officially announced?
On May 5, The Rolling Stones detailed Foreign Tongues and shared the single ‘In the Stars’. ‘It followed ‘Rough and Twisted’, which had been released under pseudonym the Cockroaches on Record Store Day.
What does the album cover look like?
The album cover was made by the artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn, who commented in a press release: “Creating the album cover for the Rolling Stones is an artistic honour – a dialogue with one of the most enduring forces in cultural history.”
Has the tracklist been revealed?
Not yet.
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.
What have the Rolling Stones said about the new album?
“I love doing these recording sessions in London at Metropolis,” Mick Jagger said in a statement upon the album’s announcement. “It was a very intense few weeks recording Foreign Tongues. We had 14 great tracks and we went as fast as we could. I like the room there as it’s not too big so you can feel the passion in the room from everyone.”
“The Foreign Tongues album has a continuity from Hackney Diamonds and it was great to be working in London again, and to have that London vibe around us,” Keith Richards added. “It was a month of concentrated punch. To me, it’s all about the enjoyment of it. I’m blessed to be able to do this and long may it last.”
And Ronnie Wood commented: “The atmosphere in the room was so creative, and the whole band was on top form throughout the whole process. Very often we nailed it on the first take. I hope everyone loves it.”
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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