Just weeks after Foreign Tongues stormed to a record-tying 15th UK No. 1 album, the Rolling Stones are already back in the studio. Frontman Mick Jagger has been recording with jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine, sparking fresh speculation that new music from the legendary rockers is on the horizon.
The Studio Session
Jazz saxophonist Courtney Pine revealed on BBC Radio 3's Private Passions (aired October 11, 2026) that he had "just did another session a couple of weeks ago" with Mick Jagger for the Rolling Stones, in remarks widely syndicated on October 11–12, 2026.
Pine is no stranger to Jagger's world: he previously played on the frontman's 1993 solo album Wandering Spirit.
According to reports, Pine himself says it is unclear what the session is for, with no official word on whether the recordings are destined for a new Stones record.
Foreign Tongues Recap
Album: Foreign Tongues — released July 10, 2026, on Polydor and produced by Andrew Watt. It is the band's 25th studio album.
UK chart: The record became the band's 15th UK No. 1 album, tying The Beatles for the second-most No. 1 albums in Official Albums Chart history. It entered the UK chart at No. 1 on 38,016 first-week copies.
US and global: The album reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with 54,000 units and topped the charts in 14 countries.
Singles: Third single "Mr Charm" arrived on October 1, 2026, with an official video starring Alexander Skarsgård. Its B-side, "Bad Luck Hideaway," is a Jagger–Richards duet featuring Charlie Watts on drums. Read the full Mr Charm lyrics.
Songwriting: Jagger told NME in June 2026 that he had already started writing songs before Foreign Tongues was even released.
What Comes Next
There is no official confirmation of a 26th studio album or any tour dates. According to reports, Richards and Jagger have only hinted at the possibility of touring in 2027, and Pine himself says it remains unclear what his session with Jagger is for — so talk of a new album should be treated as speculation for now.
While you wait, catch up on more artists making headlines this year in our Sheryl Crow biography and Miley Cyrus biography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Courtney Pine reveal about the Rolling Stones?
Pine said on BBC Radio 3's Private Passions (aired October 11, 2026) that he had done a studio session with Mick Jagger "a couple of weeks ago" for the Rolling Stones, according to reports widely syndicated on October 11–12, 2026.
How did Foreign Tongues perform on the charts?
The album became the Stones' 15th UK No. 1 — tying The Beatles for the second-most in Official Albums Chart history — entered the UK chart on 38,016 first-week copies, reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with 54,000 units, and topped charts in 14 countries.
Is a 26th Rolling Stones album confirmed?
No. There is no official confirmation of a new album or tour dates; according to reports, Pine himself says it is unclear what the session is for.
Where can I watch the "Mr Charm" video?
The official video, starring Alexander Skarsgård, is embedded above — released on October 1, 2026.
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