The Rolling Stones confirmed a new album, “Foreign Tongues,” releasing July 10, with a fresh single and an event in Brooklyn.
Rolling Stones fans won’t have to wait long for new music: the band has confirmed its next studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” set to arrive on July 10.
The announcement also comes with a new single titled “In The Stars.” To mark the release, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are scheduled to appear at an album announcement event in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon, highlighting how quickly the band is moving from tease to full spotlight.
Just as important. Misryoum notes. is how the rollout is being treated like a full cultural moment rather than a routine drop.. From the first hints to the final confirmation. the Stones have leaned into fan engagement and global buzz. reminding mainstream audiences why classic rock remains a major national conversation.
“Foreign Tongues” follows the group’s 2023 album “Hackney Diamonds.” That record was the first original collection of new material in 18 years. and it carried additional significance after the death of longtime drummer Charlie Watts in 2021. who appeared posthumously on tracks from “Hackney Diamonds.”
For “Foreign Tongues. ” the band’s materials describe a special appearance from Watts drawn from one of his final recording sessions.. The lineup of featured names goes beyond the core members. with contributions described for Steve Winwood. Paul McCartney. The Cure’s Robert Smith and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
Meanwhile, Misryoum observes, the inclusion of Watts in a new release is likely to shape how listeners frame the album, linking it to the band’s past while still keeping the focus on what’s next.
The Stones also say they worked again with Oscar-winning pop producer Andrew Watt. who previously helped shape “Hackney Diamonds.” In a statement tied to the project. Mick Jagger described the recording experience in London at Metropolis as intense and fast-moving. reflecting the band’s approach to tightening the process as they build the final product.
The lead-up to this week’s confirmation has been unusually interactive.. Posters appeared around London using a pseudonym the Stones have used before. paired with a QR code that directed fans to a sign-up page.. That path. according to the rollout details. later connected to a vinyl-only tease under the “The Cockroaches” name and eventually to a series of international billboard placements featuring the album title rendered in multiple languages.
Misryoum’s takeaway is that this kind of carefully staged marketing does more than sell an album. It turns the release into a shared puzzle and a shared headline, drawing in both long-time devotees and casual listeners who may not follow every studio update.
In the days before the formal announcement. the band also shared visual hints that fans believed pointed to the album’s artwork. along with short video clips signaling new music.. With the date now set and the single already released. the campaign’s speculative phase is giving way to the straightforward answer fans have been chasing: new Rolling Stones music is on the way.