Stone Cold Collaboration: Anya Taylor-Joy and Robert Smith Join The Rolling Stones’ Newest Era
If the mark of a true legend is the ability to continuously evolve the machine without losing the soul, then The Rolling Stones have just proven they are operating at peak mechanical equilibrium. With the impending release of their new album Foreign Tongues on July 10, the band has dropped two fresh tracks that serve as a bridge between their blues-rock heritage and a modern, star-studded cinematic aesthetic.
The Sound of the Stones: Smith and Winwood
The band’s newest releases offer a masterclass in genre-blending. Devine Intervention leans into the grit of the early 1970s, featuring a blues-tinged rock sound punctuated by the distinctive guitar work of The Cure’s Robert Smith.
Meanwhile, Jealous Lover channels the Stones’ disco-and-soul-inspired DNA—a sonic callback to classics like Miss You and Emotional Rescue. Both tracks feature the legendary Steve Winwood on keys, adding a layer of technical precision to the band’s raw energy.
The upcoming album is shaping up to be a global event, boasting a roster of heavyweights including Sir Paul McCartney and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. It follows the momentum of 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, further proving that the band has no intention of slowing down its industrial output.
Anya Taylor-Joy and the Cinematic Narrative
The visual accompaniment for Jealous Lover is where the “Rolling Stones experience” moves from the speakers to the silver screen. The video features Anya Taylor-Joy—who has become the definitive cinematic face of 2026—starring alongside Glee actor Charles Melton.
The video, which debuted on Amazon Music, is a high-octane, non-linear sequence featuring a motel argument and a surreal chase through a flight of stairs that ends with Taylor-Joy “multiplying.” It’s a stylish, gothic-noir interpretation of a classic Stones track, proving that Taylor-Joy’s “Scream Queen” intensity translates perfectly to the world of high-concept music video storytelling.
This follows a trend of “cinematic integration” for the band, as the previous video for In The Stars featured rising star Odessa A’zion and CGI recreations of the band in their youth.
The BeingsMag Verdict: Heritage That Moves
At BeingsMag, we track how the legends of the past navigate the trends of the future. The Rolling Stones aren’t just releasing music; they are curating a cultural moment that invites modern “beings” into their inner circle. By collaborating with Taylor-Joy, Robert Smith, and Norah Jones—who will host the band’s new official podcast, Speaking In Tongues—the Stones are treating their career not as a static record, but as a living, breathing mechanical entity.
Whether you’re spinning Foreign Tongues on vinyl, cassette, or CD this July 10th, you’re witnessing a band that refuses to succumb to obsolescence. They remain the ultimate example of how to keep the engine running, even as the world around them accelerates.
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