Mick Jagger, 82, Reveals Touring Plans Amid New Rolling Stones Album
The Rolling Stones will release their 25th studio album, “Foreign Tongues,” on July 10. Frontman Mick Jagger, 82, confirmed the upcoming project during a June 14 interview on Sunday Sitdown, noting that the band has shifted to a more efficient collaborative songwriting process. While no shows are scheduled for this year, Jagger indicated that a return to the road is a possibility for 2025.
Did You Know? The Rolling Stones completed the 10 new tracks specifically written for “Foreign Tongues” in just four weeks, a significant departure from the months-long recording sessions the band required earlier in their career.
How the band’s creative process has evolved
According to Mick Jagger, the speed of production for “Foreign Tongues” is the result of bandmates writing more material independently before entering the studio. This efficiency allowed the group to finalize 10 of the album’s 14 tracks in a one-month span. The remaining four tracks were sourced from previous studio sessions, contributing to a collection that Jagger describes as having “a lot of styles in it.”
Future touring prospects
While the band remains active, fans may have to wait until next year to see the group perform live. Jagger told Willie Geist that while he is “ready to go” and eager to tour, he does not expect the band to perform shows in 2024. The band’s most recent concert series took place in the summer of 2024 following the October 2023 release of their previous album, “Hackney Diamonds.”
Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the band’s ability to maintain a high level of creative output after six decades is rare. The shift toward decentralized songwriting suggests a strategic adaptation, allowing the group to continue producing new music without the lengthy, traditional studio timelines that characterized their earlier work.
Why this release remains significant
Despite a career spanning over 60 years, Jagger admitted to feeling nervous regarding the upcoming release. He characterized the album as “your baby,” explaining that the band wants audiences to take notice of the work they have invested in the project. The intentional inclusion of 14 tracks is designed to offer something for every listener, maintaining the band’s long-standing focus on broad musical appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will “Foreign Tongues” be released?
The Rolling Stones are set to release their 25th studio album on July 10.
Will the band tour in 2024?
According to Mick Jagger, the band is not expected to perform shows this year, though they are considering touring in 2025.
How many tracks are on the new album?
The album features 14 tracks, 10 of which were written and recorded in a four-week period, while four were recorded during previous studio sessions.
Which era of the band’s six-decade history do you find most influential to their current sound?