Mick Jagger's ears are always tuned to the pulse of contemporary music, and his latest raves about Geese and Rosalía prove that even rock royalty can't get enough of innovation. In a candid chat, the Rolling Stones frontman praised American upstarts Geese for pushing the boundaries of sound – he was so impressed, in fact, that he expected them to be more indie, but their bold distinctiveness won him over.
Jagger's admiration for Spanish songstress Rosalía is equally genuine. He called her album 'Lux' a "conceptual masterpiece" and a testament to her fearless approach to music-making. With his own band gearing up for the release of their 25th studio album, 'Foreign Tongues', on July 10 – featuring collaborations with The Cure's Robert Smith, Sir Paul McCartney, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, among others – Jagger is clearly in a celebratory mood.
The tracklist for 'Foreign Tongues' promises to be a sonic feast, with previously released singles like 'Rough And Twisted' and 'In The Stars' rubbing shoulders with new tracks like 'Divine Intervention', 'Jealous Lover', and an unforgettable cover of Amy Winehouse's 'You Know I'm No Good'. Adding an extra layer of depth to the album is the inclusion of recordings made by late drummer Charlie Watts – a poignant tribute to his enduring legacy.
The release of 'Foreign Tongues' comes hot on the heels of their Grammy-winning 2023 album, 'Hackney Diamonds', and reinforces The Rolling Stones' status as music industry stalwarts. To whet fans' appetites further, Jagger has hinted at the possibility of a new tour in 2027 – the latest instalment in a storied career that's showing no signs of slowing down.
But it's not just about the music: The Rolling Stones are also set to launch a podcast series, 'Speaking In Tongues', which will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new record. With six episodes promising to dish out all the juicy details, this is one podcast that fans won't want to miss.