The Rolling Stones release two new singles, including new collaboration with Robert Smith on 'Divine Intervention'

The legendary band The Rolling Stones surprised fans by releasing two new singles simultaneously: "Jealous Lover" and "Divine Intervention". Both tracks are part of the long-awaited album "Foreign Tongues", scheduled for release on July 10, 2026. Unlike the traditional single format with sides A and B, these songs are presented as two sides A, highlighting the importance of each one within the group's recent repertoire. "Jealous Lover" received an exclusive music video for the Amazon Music platform, starring actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton. The song features Mick Jagger defying time by delivering an impressive falsetto for someone over 80 years old, accompanied by the talent of Steve Winwood and producer Andrew Watt, who was also in charge of the production of the album "Foreign Tongues". The result is a vibrant and infectious track, which reinforces the band's vitality and creativity even after decades of career. On the other hand, "Divine Intervention" features a more traditional and raw rock 'n' roll style, with a powerful chorus that captures the essence of the band's classic music. In the lyrics, Jagger sings: "Divine intervention is out of the question, I'm gonna dance in the flames, Cos' divine intervention is out of the question", conveying a message of defiance and resistance. The special highlight of this track is the collaboration with Robert Smith, lead singer of The Cure, who adds his unmistakable signature on the guitar, giving an aura of mysticism and depth to the song. Interestingly, this partnership between The Rolling Stones and Robert Smith happened almost casually. The Cure frontman had never met the band before the collaboration. The meeting took place at Metropolis Studios, in Chiswick, where they were both recording simultaneously. Mick Jagger recalled the moment: "I arrived to do my vocals in London and there was a guy with his back to me, wearing a long robe. When he turned around, he had lipstick on." From this unusual meeting, Jagger took the initiative and started a conversation: "I had never met him before, so I said: 'Are you Robert Smith from The Cure?' And he said, 'Yeah, we've never met.'" Despite the slightly awkward start, Jagger invited Smith to participate in the recording, saying, "Well, since you're here, you better do something." Thus was born the collaboration that can now be enjoyed in "Divine Intervention". In addition to the release of the two singles, The Rolling Stones also debuted the "Speaking in Tongues" podcast, which offers fans an exclusive look at the creation of the "Foreign Tongues" album. In the first episode, the band addresses the loss of drummer Charlie Watts, shares the experience of working with producer Andrew Watt and reveals details about the initial process of composing and recording the new album. The podcast, divided into six episodes, promises to deepen fans' connection with the group's recent trajectory and the behind-the-scenes of one of the most anticipated albums of the year. With these releases, The Rolling Stones reaffirm their relevance on the global music scene, showing that they continue to innovate and surprise, even after more than six decades of career. The collaboration with Robert Smith is a clear example of this constant search for new sounds and partnerships, while "Jealous Lover" highlights the energy and talent that keep the band at the top of contemporary music.