The Rolling Stones today release their new single “Jealous Lover” alongside a music video directed by Chris Barrett & Luke Taylor (Radiohead / Jack White) and staring Anya Taylor-Joy & Charles Melton. The single is the latest to be unveiled from their forthcoming studio album Foreign Tongues, due for release on July 10th via Capitol Records. Music. The video is available to watch exclusively on Amazon Music here.
“Jealous Lover” comes with another track from Foreign Tongues, “Divine Intervention,” which is 1 of 2 tracks from the album to feature The Cure frontman Robert Smith.
As anticipation for the album continues to build, “Jealous Lover” offers another compelling example of the band’s remarkable ability to move effortlessly between musical styles. Following the upbeat pop-rock energy of previous single “in The Stars,” the new track embraces a soulful R&B groove, anchored by a captivating falsetto lead vocal from Mick Jagger.
Drawing on the band’s lifelong connection with rhythm and blues, “Jealous Lover” combines infectious melodies, rich musicianship and sharp lyrical observations. Jagger delivers a pointed warning to an over-inquisitive lover, bringing humour, attitude and vivid imagery to the song’s narrative.
The track is powered by expressive guitar work from Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, whose subtle interplay drives the song’s melodic character. The rhythm section of Darryl Jones on bass and Steve Jordan on drums and percussion provides a deep and assured groove, while longtime friend and collaborator Steve Winwood adds distinctive Rhodes and organ textures. Additional instrumentation from producer Andrew Watt and keyboardist Matt Clifford further enhances the song’s warm, soulful sound.
“Jealous Lover” highlights the chemistry and creativity that continue to define The Rolling Stones more than six decades into their career, blending classic influences with a fresh and contemporary approach.
“Jealous Lover” Credits
Mick Jagger – Vocals, Background Vocals
Keith Richards – Electric Guitar
Ronnie Wood – Electric Guitar
Darryl Jones – Bass
Steve Jordan – Drums, Percussion
Steve Winwood – Rhodes, Organ
Andrew Watt – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizers, Piano
Matt Clifford – Synthesizers
“Divine Intervention” Credits
Mick Jagger – Vocals, Background Vocals, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
Keith Richards – Electric Guitar
Ronnie Wood – Electric Guitar
Darryl Jones – Bass
Steve Jordan – Drums
Andrew Watt – Synthesizers & Background Vocals
Robert Smith – Electric Guitar
Steve Winwood – Piano & Organ
James King – Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
Ron Blake – Trumpet
In addition to “Jealous Lover,” Episode 1 of The Rolling Stones podcast Speaking In Tongues is released today via all major podcast platforms. Over six episodes Speaking In Tongues takes listeners inside the studio on an intimate and exclusive journey tracing the story of the inspiration, writing and recording of the new album. Starting in the wake of the band’s 2023 universally acclaimed Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds, Mick, Keith and Ronnie will reflect on their songwriting process, studio techniques and the creative influences and collaborators that shaped Foreign Tongues.
Alongside the band the podcast also features contributions from producer Andrew Watt and The Cure’s Robert Smith and Steve Winwood (who both appear on the new album) and the record’s cover artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn.
The series is presented by lifelong Stones fan (and sometime collaborator) Norah Jones.
LISTEN TO “JEALOUS LOVER” HERE
WATCH “JEALOUS LOVER” LYRIC VIDEO HERE
LISTEN TO SPEAKING IN TONGUES HERE
PRE-ORDER FOREIGN TONGUES HERE
FOREIGN TONGUES ASSETS HERE
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