The Rolling Stones, Foreign Tongues brings new songs to Germany
Published on 09/02/2026 at 13:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Rolling Stones remain one of rock’s most enduring names, and 2026 has given fans a brand-new studio album titled Foreign Tongues. According to reports from major outlets in May and July 2026, the record was released worldwide on July 10, 2026, via Polydor/Universal and marks the band’s 25th studio album in a career spanning more than six decades. An Associated Press report described how the group presented the album in New York and confirmed both the title and release date.
How Foreign Tongues was announced
The first detailed announcements for Foreign Tongues arrived on May 5, 2026, when Mick Jagger and his bandmates unveiled the album and its lead single In the Stars at a media event in New York City, as covered by international news agencies and music media that day. Coverage in the Guardian highlighted that the band presented the project as their 25th studio effort and played tracks for invited guests.
Further confirmation came from a detailed feature summarizing the album’s rollout, which noted that Foreign Tongues comprises 14 tracks and was scheduled for a July 10, 2026, release. In that account, the three core members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood appeared at a launch event in Brooklyn and underlined how the album connects to their earlier work while still being rooted in contemporary production values. Another report emphasized that the album follows their Grammy-winning 2023 release, giving it a clear place in their recent discography.
Tracklist and musical direction
Specialist rock media later published the full track listing, confirming that Foreign Tongues features 14 songs, among them Rough and Twisted, In the Stars, Jealous Lover, Divine Intervention, Side Effects and a version of Chuck Berry’s Beautiful Delilah. One of these reports also pointed out a cover of Amy Winehouse’s You Know I’m No Good, underlining the band’s continued dialogue with modern pop and soul. A detailed article in a rock magazine summarized the song list and formats, confirming standard 2LP editions, CD and box set versions.
Listening-based reviews described the album as firmly rooted in the Stones’ classic rock and blues vocabulary while bringing in elements of R&B and contemporary production. Critics highlighted gritty guitar tones, Jagger’s still agile vocals and the continued interplay between Richards and Wood, noting that the band combines mid-tempo grooves with a few more reflective ballads. In several assessments, In the Stars was singled out as a standout single that carries both melodic hooks and a reflective lyrical tone.
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How the album fits into their sound
With Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones continue to operate in a space where blues, rock and R&B collide, as noted in several in-depth reviews that emphasize a return to guitar-driven arrangements and groove-centered songwriting. Commentators underlined how the band integrates horns and backing vocals in ways that recall their 1970s work while still sounding contemporary through updated production.
Beyond the music itself, critics also placed the album in the context of their late-career output, comparing it to the energy and polish of their earlier 2020s material. One review pointed out that the band uses collaborations and cover choices to bridge generations, referencing Amy Winehouse and Chuck Berry in the track list and thereby connecting British rock history with modern pop culture.
Where the band stands now
As of early September 2026, the most recent fully confirmed event around The Rolling Stones is the release of Foreign Tongues on July 10, 2026, and there is no officially dated new tour for the album documented on primary tour or ticketing listings; instead, the group’s status is defined by this latest studio work and its promotion.
The Rolling Stones at a glance
- Act: The Rolling Stones
- Genre: Rock, blues rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active: since 1962
- Lineup: Mick Jagger (vocals), Keith Richards (guitar), Ronnie Wood (guitar)
- Label: Polydor / Universal Music
- Key works: Let It Bleed (1969), Sticky Fingers (1971), Exile on Main St. (1972), Hackney Diamonds (2023)
- Current album/single: Foreign Tongues, released July 10, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Hackney Diamonds earned significant chart success in multiple territories, and Foreign Tongues continues their run of top-10 album entries internationally
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently asked questions about The Rolling Stones
When was Foreign Tongues released?
Foreign Tongues was released on July 10, 2026, as The Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, according to multiple international news reports from that date.
What kind of music do The Rolling Stones play on Foreign Tongues?
The album combines classic rock and blues elements with R&B influences, using guitar-driven arrangements, horns and contemporary production while maintaining the band’s characteristic groove and vocal style.
Are The Rolling Stones touring in support of Foreign Tongues?
Statements around the album’s launch indicate that the band members would like to tour Foreign Tongues, but as of early September 2026 there is no fully documented, officially dated tour schedule for the album on primary tour pages or major ticketing platforms.
