The Rolling Stones have announced the release of their new single “Jealous Lover,” arriving June 26, 2026, as the latest preview of their upcoming studio album Foreign Tongues. The new album is scheduled for release July 10 via Capitol Records and marks another chapter in one of rock music‘s most enduring and influential careers.
Following the upbeat energy of previous single “In The Stars,” “Jealous Lover” takes a different path, embracing a soulful rhythm-and-blues groove anchored by a standout falsetto performance from Mick Jagger. The song showcases the band’s ability to shift effortlessly between styles while remaining firmly rooted in the musical influences that shaped their sound more than six decades ago.
Lyrically, “Jealous Lover” finds Jagger delivering a sharp and playful warning to an overly suspicious romantic partner. Blending humor, attitude, and vivid storytelling, the song recalls the character-driven songwriting that has long been a hallmark of The Rolling Stones catalog.
The recording features a lineup that combines core members with longtime collaborators. Jagger handles lead and background vocals, while Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood provide the expressive guitar work that drives much of the track’s melodic identity. Darryl Jones delivers a steady bass foundation alongside drummer Steve Jordan, whose groove-focused performance gives the song its rhythmic pulse.
Adding another layer of depth is legendary musician Steve Winwood, whose Rhodes piano and organ contributions reinforce the song’s soulful atmosphere. Producer Andrew Watt contributes electric and acoustic guitar, synthesizers, and piano, while keyboardist Matt Clifford adds additional textures that help bridge classic Stones influences with a contemporary production approach.
The release of “Jealous Lover” continues building anticipation for Foreign Tongues, an album that appears poised to showcase the band’s versatility and willingness to explore different corners of their musical DNA. While recent singles have demonstrated a range of stylistic influences, the new track leans heavily into the rhythm-and-blues traditions that first inspired the group during their formative years.
More than sixty years after their formation, The Rolling Stones continue to prove why they remain one of the most influential bands in popular music. Rather than simply revisiting familiar territory, “Jealous Lover” demonstrates a group still actively refining its sound, balancing timeless songwriting with fresh creative energy.
With Foreign Tongues arriving July 10 and “Jealous Lover” landing on June 26, fans will not have to wait much longer to hear the latest evolution of a band that continues to shape rock music across generations.
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