Hackney Diamonds Follow-Up Set for July With Rough and Twisted Single

The Rolling Stones are scheduled to release a new studio album in July 2026. The project serves as the follow-up to the 2023 release Hackney Diamonds and marks the band’s 25th studio album.

The rollout for the upcoming record began on April 11, 2026, with the release of a new single titled Rough and Twisted. The track was issued as a white-label vinyl exclusive.

Will Hodgkinson, writing for The Times, described the new single as adhering to the classic style of the band.

a killer riff, a rambunctious harmonica solo from Mick Jagger, [and] a devil-may-care spirit

Will Hodgkinson, The Times

The Cockroaches Marketing Campaign

The announcement of the new music followed a series of mysterious teasers in London. In early April 2026, posters were spotted in Camden Town promoting a band called the Cockroaches. These posters featured a QR code that led fans to a website displaying the question Who The Fuck Are the Cockroaches?

The phrasing of the website is a reference to a shirt Keith Richards famously wore in the 1970s that asked Who the Fuck Is Mick Jagger? Users who signed up for updates through the website received a confirmation email from the band’s label, Universal Music.

The use of the name the Cockroaches is a reference to the band’s own history. The Rolling Stones adopted this pseudonym for two secret concerts held in Toronto in 1977 during the peak of their imperial era. These performances were later captured on the live album Love You Live.

As part of the digital campaign, a clock on the band’s new website was set to trigger at 1:41 p.m. On April 11, 2026.

Production and Future Outlook

The Rolling Stones reunited with producer Andrew Watt for the new album. Watt previously helmed the production of Hackney Diamonds and is also currently working on an upcoming solo album for Paul McCartney.

While the title of the July album has not yet been revealed, reports indicate that the band does not view this project as their final recording. According to reporting from The Times, the group already has at least 10 songs written for another subsequent LP.

Despite the upcoming album release, there are currently no tour dates planned.