Foreign Tongues: The Rolling Stones Tease New Album with Enigmatic Billboards Worldwide
The Rolling Stones have been hinting at new music through enigmatic billboards worldwide, including in Australia. These billboards showcase the band's iconic logo alongside a phrase repeated in different languages. In Sydney and Bondi, the billboards display the phrase "Vreemde Tongen," which translates to "Foreign Tongues" in Dutch. Similar billboards in French, Japanese, Italian, Korean, and other languages have surfaced, sparking speculation among fans that it could be the title of the band's upcoming album set to release in July.
This forthcoming album would mark The Rolling Stones' 25th studio album, following the success of their 2023 release, "Hackney Diamonds," which achieved critical acclaim and commercial success by reaching No. 1 in 20 countries and selling over a million copies. The band has reunited with producer Andrew Watt for this new project, as confirmed by Watt in an interview with Rolling Stone Music Now. He hinted at the productive nature of the recording sessions for "Hackney Diamonds," noting the abundance of material accumulated over the years and the creative flow that led to new songs emerging during the process.
The collaboration between The Rolling Stones and Andrew Watt has generated anticipation among fans for the upcoming album, with the mysterious billboards and cryptic messages adding to the intrigue surrounding the project. Stay tuned for more updates on the band's latest musical endeavor, as they continue to captivate audiences with their timeless rock sound and innovative approach to music.