The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wooden staged an impromptu three-song efficiency final evening (July 8) at a London listening occasion for his or her imminent new Capitol album, Overseas Tongues.
Backed by Stones touring keyboardist Matt Clifford, the rock legends performed stripped-down variations of their classics “Useless Flowers” and “You Can’t At all times Get What You Need” in tandem with the contemporary tune “Ringing Hole.” Guitarist Keith Richards’ no-show was not addressed or defined; final evening was the Stones’ first time onstage for the reason that ultimate present of their 2024 tour on July 21 in Ridgedale, Mo.
The Overseas Tongues occasion was held on the St. Clement Resort and adopted a large Stones-themed drone present over the London skyline that includes the band’s iconic lips-and-tongue brand. An identical listening occasion was held in New York on Might 5 with host Conan O’Brien, however the band didn’t carry out for that event.
Talking to Mojo, Jagger stated “Ringing Hole” ruminated on the present state of a rustic with which the Stones have been obsessed since they had been youngsters. “The ‘American dream’ is undamaged for some individuals, and I’m certain we will discover some great immigrant tales that occurred within the final 12 months, however we learn in regards to the decline of the American Empire,” he opined. “Is the Iran battle America’s Suez second? Effectively, it’s not the identical in any respect, however there are quite a lot of questions on imperial overreach, and the lobbying system. The cash spent on an election is absurd – it’s not corruption per se however pointless. Is it indicative of this administration, or is it one thing has been occurring a very long time? In any case, it’s not the identical place because it was.”
Produced by Andrew Watt, Overseas Tongues was recorded in underneath a month at London’s Metropolis Studios and options an eye-popping array of visitor stars, together with Paul McCartney (who additionally made a cameo on the band’s 2023 album Hackey Diamonds) Steve Winwood and each Robert Smith of the Remedy and Chad Smith of the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers.
In associated information, the Stones are launching their very own immersive sport on Roblox on Friday (July 10), during which followers transfer by a long time of band iconography whereas making an attempt to shatter crystals impressed by Hackney Diamonds. The group has additionally teamed with greater than a dozen high-level Roblox creators for brand spanking new digital and bodily merchandise. Watch a trailer under.
