The Rolling Stones return with "Foreign Tongues," a 14-track studio album arriving July 10 via Capitol Records. The release arrives less than three years after "Hackney Diamonds," their 2023 comeback that won a Grammy and marked their first full-length in nearly 15 years.
The new record boasts a star-studded roster of collaborators. Paul McCartney appears on the album, reconnecting with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for what may be their most high-profile partnership since their bands' rivalry defined 1960s rock. Robert Smith of The Cure also features on the project, lending gothic texture to the Stones' blues-rooted sound.
Capitol Records will distribute the album, continuing the band's major label relationship. The announcement arrives as the Stones maintain their status as touring titans and studio practitioners in their sixth decade as a working band. Jagger, Richards, and drummer Charlie Watts' legacy band keep proving their relevance by pairing contemporary guest stars with their signature swagger.
"Foreign Tongues" signals the Stones' accelerated recording pace post-"Hackney Diamonds." That Grammy winner reinvigorated the band's studio presence after their longest gap between albums, earning critical validation for new material rather than relying solely on their legendary catalog. The new record suggests they intend to keep recording and touring rather than rest on decades of hits.
The guest-heavy approach mirrors modern album strategy, where A-list collaborations drive streaming metrics and media coverage. McCartney's involvement particularly carries symbolic weight, representing mutual respect between rock's two biggest surviving acts of the British Invasion era. Smith's appearance adds alternative credibility and reaches younger audiences familiar with The Cure's enduring influence.
Release details continue rolling out as July approaches, with the Stones likely planning supporting tour dates to promote the album. For