The Rolling Stones announced their 25th studio album Foreign Tongues will arrive July 10th, featuring an impressive roster of guest collaborators. The 14-track project includes appearances by Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, The Cure’s Robert Smith, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith. Core members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood recorded the album in under a month at London’s Metropolis Studios with producer Andrew Watt. The band has already released two tracks: “Rough and Twisted” and lead single “In the Stars.” Bassist Darryl Jones and drummer Steve Jordan also contribute, while late drummer Charlie Watts appears on one track from his final studio sessions. Jagger described the recording process as “very intense few weeks,” while Richards praised the “concentrated punch” of working in London again. (Story URL)
The Black Keys’ new album Peaches! marks a deliberate return to their blues origins after growing frustrated with the music industry. Drummer Patrick Carney told The Times the industry “sucks” because “it’s all owned by billionaires who are trying to make even more money.” The Akron duo was forced to cancel their 2024 North American arena tour, firing their entire road crew and parting with their managers. Their dispute centered on concert promoter Live Nation’s monopolistic control. “I’m an artist managed by Live Nation, trying to negotiate with Live Nation, being promoted and ticketed by Live Nation? It’s insane!” Carney said. He warned against industry figures who “seem like they’re your buddies but they’re not” and rejected being a “content creator.” The band chose raw blues covers over commercial appeal, with Carney stating their goal is “having fun and enjoying being in a band again.” (Story URL)
Squeeze confirmed their 2026 “Tried, Tested and Trixies” North American tour featuring 30 dates with support from Adam Ant, Haircut 100, and Leon Tilbrook. The tour promotes their new album Trixies, a concept record originally written before the band’s fame but shelved for decades. “These are very much the same songs that we wrote then,” guitarist Glenn Tilbrook explained. “The only difference is that now I can teach the songs to the rest of the band.” The trek begins August 16 in Nashville at Ryman Auditorium and concludes September 27 in Detroit. Notable stops include Radio City Music Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and festivals like Ravinia and Bourbon & Beyond. Tickets are already available for select venues. Presales for remaining shows start today, with general sales following Friday at 10AM local time. (Story URL)