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music2 days ago•7 min saved

Rolling Stones Blend Classic Swagger with Modern Craft on Foreign Tongues

Pitchfork’s Stuart Berman argues Foreign Tongues, built from Hackney Diamonds outtakes and produced by Andrew Watt, tightens the Stones’ groove with a rhythm-forward approach that leans into contemporary pop craft while maintaining their swagger. The album features high-profile guests (Paul McCartney, Benmont Tench, Bruno Mars, Robert Smith) and a bold cover of Amy Winehouse’s You Know I’m No Good, and it’s framed as an improvement on Hackney Diamonds that sometimes recalls Some Girls in spirit, even as it wrestles with balancing spontaneity and calculated precision.

via Pitchfork|

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music1 month ago•12 min saved

McCartney Walks Back to His Roots on Dungeon Lane

Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane is a solid, nostalgia-soaked 14-track album that looks back to his childhood in Speke rather than the Beatles era, mixing autobiographical sketches with inventive arrangements. McCartney largely performs the instruments himself, aided by producer Andrew Watt, with Ringo Starr contributing on two tracks, showing his enduring collaborative reach. While not a career-defining statement or a cohesive concept album, it’s a warm, present-tense collection that bridges past and present, with standout moments on "As You Lie There," "Days We Left Behind," "Mountain Top," "Never Know," "First Star of the Night," and "Momma Gets By."

via The Ringer|

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music2 months ago•11 min saved

Rolling Stones Announce Foreign Tongues Album with A-List Guests for July Release

The Rolling Stones revealed their new studio album Foreign Tongues, produced by Andrew Watt, due July 10, 2026 via Polydor. Recorded at London’s Metropolis Studios, the 14-track set features guests including Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Chad Smith, with Charlie Watts appearing in one of his final sessions. Lead single “In The Stars” is out ahead of formats that include CD, 2LP, and a Blu-ray box set with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Hi-Res stereo. Cover art is by Nathaniel Mary Quinn, and pre-orders are live (including a CD+Blu-ray SDE box).

via SuperDeluxeEdition|

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music2 months ago•3 min saved

Rolling Stones unveil Foreign Tongues in star-studded NYC preview

The Rolling Stones preview their 25th album Foreign Tongues at a star-studded New York event, detailing a 14-song, genre-spanning record produced by Andrew Watt with guest appearances from Steve Winwood and Paul McCartney among others. Mick Jagger says the band can explore rock, ballads, country and dance, with the album recorded in about a month to preserve urgency after Charlie Watts’s death and the addition of Steve Jordan as drummer. The night featured humor about Jagger’s blazer, Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s cover art, and references to a few tracks like Ringing Hollow and Beautiful Delilah, underscoring the Stones’ ongoing push to stay fresh.

via The Guardian|

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music2 months ago•15 min saved

Rolling Stones Unveil Foreign Tongues, a Star-Studded New Album with McCartney and More

The Rolling Stones announced a new studio album, Foreign Tongues, due July 10 via Capitol Records. The 14-track set, their follow-up to Hackney Diamonds, was recorded in under a month at Metropolis Studios in London with producer Andrew Watt and features guests including Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, Robert Smith, and Chad Smith, plus a posthumous nod to Charlie Watts from late sessions. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood are joined by Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford, and Steve Jordan. Lead single “In the Stars” drops digitally May 5 alongside opening track “Rough and Twisted,” with a limited white-label vinyl release of “Rough and Twisted” under the Cockroaches. The cover art is by Nathaniel Mary Quinn. The band will promote the album with media appearances and a three-night Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon run beginning May 6.

via Variety|

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music3 months ago•20 min saved

Paul McCartney Drops Liverpool-Inspired Single Ahead of The Boys of Dungeon Lane

Paul McCartney released the new single Days We Left Behind, a nostalgic Liverpool love letter that previews his forthcoming album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, produced by Andrew Watt. The album, his first since 2020’s McCartney III, is described as introspective and eclectic and is due May 29, with a trailer and pre-orders available; the project reportedly took five years to develop, blending Wings-era rock, Beatles-style harmonies, and intimate storytelling as McCartney reflects on his upbringing in post‑war Liverpool.

via Variety|

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music3 months ago•3 min saved

McCartney unveils The Boys of Dungeon Lane as a reflective 14-track solo journey

Paul McCartney announced his 18th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, a 14-track, introspective collection inspired by his Liverpool childhood; the lead single Days We Left Behind premiered on BBC Radio Merseyside; the album, produced by Andrew Watt and recorded in Los Angeles and Sussex, is credited solely to McCartney and spans styles from Wings-era rock to Beatles-like harmonies, with a tracklist including As You Lie There, Lost Horizon, Days We Left Behind, Ripples in a Pond, Mountain Top, Down South, We Two, Come Inside, Never Know, Home to Us, Life Can Be Hard, First Star of the Night, Salesman, Saint, Momma Gets By.

via The Guardian|

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music3 months ago•2 min saved

McCartney Previews The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Shares Lead Single

Paul McCartney announced his first album in six years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, produced with Andrew Watt and set for a May 29, 2026 release via MPL/Capitol. The lead single, Days We Left Behind, is a memory-soaked autobiographical track reflecting on his post-war Liverpool childhood.

via Pitchfork|

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music2 years ago•3 min saved

"Pearl Jam's Dark Matter: A Deep Dive into Their Latest Album"

Pearl Jam's 12th studio album, "Dark Matter," produced by Andrew Watt, showcases the band's introspective and vulnerable side, trading politically charged grunge for more personal and poppy tracks. The album features fist-pumping rockers, stunning songwriting, and restrained, heartfelt moments, with standout tracks like "Wreckage" and "Upper Hand." The band's sound is described as essential and reflective, making "Dark Matter" one of their best works to date.

via Rolling Stone|

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music2 years ago•3 min saved

"Pearl Jam Unveils 'Dark Matter' World Tour and Album, Including Seattle and Sacramento Dates"

Pearl Jam announces their new album "Dark Matter" set to release on April 19, followed by a 35-date world tour starting on May 4 in Vancouver, British Columbia and concluding on November 21 in Sydney, Australia. The album was produced by Andrew Watt and recorded at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, California. The band will be joined by various artists on different legs of the tour, and tickets will be available through a pre-sale for members of the Ten Club and a general public sale through Ticketmaster.

via Rolling Stone|

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music2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pearl Jam Unveils Electrifying Title Track 'Dark Matter' from Upcoming Album"

Pearl Jam has announced their upcoming album 'Dark Matter', set to be released on April 19 via Monkeywrench Records, and have shared the title track. The album, which follows 2020's 'Gigaton', features a heavier sound and was produced with Andrew Watt, known for his work with pop artists. The band's guitarist, Mike McCready, revealed that the album will showcase more lead guitar work from him. The announcement comes after the recent reissue of their second studio album 'Vs.' and a heartwarming gesture from Eddie Vedder, who surprised young musicians in Hawaii with new guitars for Christmas.

via NME|

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music2 years ago•2 min saved

Pearl Jam Drops "Dark Matter" Single, Teases New Album

Pearl Jam has released a new single, "Dark Matter," as a preview of their upcoming 12th album, also titled Dark Matter, set to be released on April 19. The album was produced by Andrew Watt and recorded in three weeks at Rick Rubin's Shangri-La studio in Malibu. The band describes the album as heavier than expected, with a return to the energy of their early records and more lead guitar from guitarist Mike McCready. Pearl Jam will headline the 2024 BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley, California, and is expected to announce more shows in support of the new album soon.

via Rolling Stone|

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music2 years ago•22 min saved

Rolling Stones' 'Hackney Diamonds' Producer: The 'Freak From Behind the Barricade'

Andrew Watt, a superfan of the Rolling Stones, produced the band's latest album, "Hackney Diamonds," which has received rave reviews and features guest appearances from artists like Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, and original bassist Bill Wyman. Watt's deep love for the band and his close collaboration with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards resulted in a successful and highly acclaimed record.

via Rolling Stone|

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