The Rolling Stones cannot remain still for long, even though the three remaining members are all well over the U.K. State Pension age.

On July 10, 2026, they will release a new album, Foreign Tongues. According to the band, there is truly no reason not to create more music.

“You say, you know, ‘You’ve got nothing to prove to me.’ The Stones are a rock band…but the Stones also have the ability to perform ballads, country music, and dance music, running through a range of styles,” Mick Jagger stated at a recent launch event for Foreign Tongues in New York City. “So it’s not confined to one particular style. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed all kinds of music throughout our lives…so we express that in how we record and the songs we write.”

Keith Richards added: “It’s quite possible that there’s still more within us. And that’s what we seek. There has to be more!”

With several weeks remaining before Foreign Tongues is released, we are taking a look at 10 things we know for sure about the album so far.

1. The Track Listing

Initially, the track listing for Foreign Tongues was only available on Apple Music where nearly all titles were in a foreign language. After some translation work, the 14-song track listing is as follows: “Rough and Twisted,” “In the Stars,” “Jealous Lover,” “Mr. Charm,” “Divine Intervention,” “Ringing Hollow,” “Never Wanna Lose You,” “Hit Me in the Head,” “You Know I’m No Good” (an Amy Winehouse cover), “Some of Us,” “Covered in You,” “Side Effects,” “Back in Your Life,” and “Beautiful Delilah.”

Listen to the Rolling Stones' 'Rough and Twisted'

2. The Recording Location Was Intimate

For this album, the Stones chose to record at Metropolis Studios in London, a relatively small space that created a more intimate recording experience.

“We have worked in this studio before,” Jagger mentioned at the NYC event. “It used to be an old power station. But we never actually recorded in this room. The room is quite small. It was big enough but not huge. You didn’t have to move your eyes to see everyone. You can see exactly what everyone is doing and thinking. That room really worked out for us. The sound was excellent.”

3. It was Apparently Made in One Month

The Stones have indicated that this album was created in just one month. This likely does not mean one continuous four-week process, but it signifies that Foreign Tongues came together rather quickly. This leads us to the next fact…

4. Several Previous Recording Sessions Were Used

While most of Foreign Tongues may have been produced in a few weeks, the music you will hear was actually recorded over several different time periods. Four songs from the album can be traced back to earlier sessions.

5. Charlie Watts Appears on One Track

Charlie Watts, the original drummer of the Stones, passed away in 2021; however, he has contributed to both studio albums released by the Stones since his passing. When they released Hackney Diamonds in 2023, it featured two songs with Watts: “Mess It Up” and “Live by the Sword.” Foreign Tongues will also include a song featuring Watts called “Hit Me in the Head.” (The rest utilize Steve Jordan.)

“We recorded that in L.A. with Charlie,” Jagger stated. “It’s a real fast punk rocker. It’s an extremely fast song.”

6. One of Ronnie Wood’s Solos Was Inspired by Brian Wilson’s Death

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys died on June 11, 2025. On that same day, the Stones were recording in the studio when Ronnie Wood was so moved that he played a nine-minute guitar solo (which was eventually shortened).

“I was deeply affected that day and felt disappointed and sad; I had so much emotion because Brian Wilson died that day. I’ll never forget it,” Wood explained during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. “That week Sly Stone also passed away; I thought: ‘Oh no! It’s so tragic.’ The feeling came out through my guitar in just one take…I didn’t do that; the guitar played itself.”

7. Keith Richards Sings Lead on One Song

As is well-known, Jagger handles most of the singing duties; however, there are usually one or two songs on every Stones album where Richards takes lead vocals. In this instance, it’s a song titled “Some of Us.”

8. The Guest Stars

If the Rolling Stones reach out for help on an album, chances are you will agree to assist them. Among the guest stars featured on Foreign Tongues, you will hear Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Robert Smith from The Cure.

“One day I arrived to do my vocals in London and saw this guy standing there with his back to me wearing a long gown,” Jagger recounted in NYC. “When he turned around, [he] was covered in lipstick. I said, ‘I’ve never met you before but you’re Robert Smith from The Cure.’ He replied, ‘Yeah!’ I said, ‘While you’re here, we better go and do something.’ He sings backing vocals.”

9. There’s One Music Video So Far

While there may be more music videos released later on, currently there is just one accompanying Foreign Tongues, for the single “In the Stars.” It features actress Odessa A’zion along with computer-generated younger versions of the Stones.

10. Touring Behind the Album Is Unlikely (At Least This Year)

The Rolling Stones have not toured since 2024; however fans should not expect new tour dates this year. “Oh well; we can discuss next year,” Richards mentioned in New York regarding 2027. “I mean possibly; at this moment we’re just saying we finished the record; let’s focus on this.”

Jagger is enthusiastic though: “I absolutely would love to tour; I hope to do it as soon as possible.”