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Mick Jagger has announced the expansion of his harmonica line with the launch of the second range titled ‘Edition Two’.The rock icon announced his limited edition line of harmonicas in collaboration with whynow Music and Lee Oskar at the beginning of this year, with the collection selling out in a little over a month. Now, the Rolling Stones frontman has shared ‘Edition Two’, a red harp that features the Mick Jagger logo in black.Speaking of the collaboration in a press release, Jagger said: “I was blown away by the response to our first range of harmonicas! I hope everyone has enjoyed playing their harps, and that more people are falling in love with my favourite instrument.”He continued: “With artists like Little Nas X and Kendrick Lamar using it in their music today, I’m confident that the harmonica will be gracing stages around the world for a long time to come.”A post shared by Mick Jagger (@mickjagger)The instrument has been described as “meticulously designed harmonica that faithfully replicates the exact specifications used by Mick Jagger throughout his iconic career,” offering fans the opportunity to replicate “that unmistakable Jagger blues sound.”Just like the original, the harmonica will come in a Jagger-branded case.

Mick Jagger has recalled working with Lady Gaga on The Rolling Stones‘ new single ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’.The collaborative song, which also features Stevie Wonder, was released yesterday (September 28) as the latest preview of the Stones’ 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ (out October 20).During an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Jagger praised Gaga – who provided backing vocals on the track – and explained how ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ came together in the studio.“She’s a really great singer and I’d never heard her sing [in] quite that style before. Not exactly,” the frontman said of the pop star’s contribution.“We did it live in the room and that was a great experience, her just coming in the room and her just opening up and seeing her bits and feeling her way and then getting more confident.”He continued: “And then we came back and then did some extra parts that we hadn’t done on the day and then we did some tidying up and we were just in the overdub room, really face-to-face, getting them really tight, the parts really tight, and then being slightly competitive and screaming.”Jagger told Lowe that ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ is “all played live”, adding: “And of course, we did overdubs, but it’s all played in the room.”While sharing some behind-the-scenes studio footage, Gaga recalled her experience of working with The Rolling Stones, saying that she’d been inspired by their classic hit ‘Gimme Shelter’ as well as “gospel and soul” music.“I thought about my favourite old Stones tunes and all the great vocalists who had sung with Mick, making what we know now as a ‘sound’ unique to a band that defined a huge piece of rock’n’roll,” the star wrote.“Then we cut [the song] live.

Hackney Diamonds. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” showcases the iconic lineup of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Steve Jordan, with the added brilliance of Stevie Wonder’s piano accompaniment.

doesn’t plan on leaving them his millions from his record dealings.He hinted to the Wall Street Journal in a recent interview that he doesn’t want to sell the Stones’ post-1971 music catalogue.“The children don’t need $500m to live well. Come on,” he told the outlet, adding that the money should go to charity instead.He went on: “You maybe do some good in the world.”His oldest child is daughter, Karis, 52, while his youngest is son Deveraux, 6.With ex-wife Bianca Jagger, the “Lucky in Love” singer had daughter Jade, 51.

The Rolling Stones have shared their latest single ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’ featuring Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder.The gospel-infused track reminiscent of some of the band’s classic hits such as ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ and ‘Shine A Light’ sees Wonder take over on a Fender Rhodes, Moog and piano while Lady Gaga provides backing vocals.While appearing on Zane Lowe‘s Apple Music 1 show to discuss the song, Mick Jagger shared: “It’s all played live. And of course, we did overdubs, but it’s all played in the room.

The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has discussed the role that AI plays in music, claiming it to be part of “toy town”.Appearing as a special guest on the first episode of Sidetracked with Annie [Mac] and Nick [Grimshaw], Richards shared his thoughts on AI, authenticity in music and the role of vinyl.“If you really want to listen to a record properly… I mean digital is toy town,” he said. “Synthesizers, not you have AI, which is even more superficial… But AI is like anything else. It can either be a tool, or it can be a toy.

Mick Jagger has talked about the possibility of The Rolling Stones one day going on a posthumous hologram tour.After the success of ABBA‘s Voyage show, in which CGI reincarnations of the Swedish band’s members appear on stage, Jagger has not ruled out his band following suit in the future.In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said: “You can have a posthumous business now, can’t you? You can have a posthumous tour. The technology has really moved on since the ABBA thing, which I was supposed to go to, but I missed it.”Earlier this month, The Rolling Stones announced the details of their 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’, which will be released on October 20.

The Rolling Stones have previewed their new collaborative single with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder – listen to the clip below.The legendary band announced their 24th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ on September 6 and shared its lead single ‘Angry’. Following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, the record will mark the Stones’ first collection of original music in 18 years.Earlier this month it was revealed that Gaga and Wonder both contributed to a song called ‘Sweet Sounds Of Heaven’.

Keith Richards has said that his new clean-living lifestyle is “a unique experience” for him.In a new interview with The Telegraph, the Rolling Stones guitarist said that he is “trying to enjoy being straight”, now that he has given up drugs and cigarettes.“The cigarettes I gave up in 2019,” Richards explained. “I haven’t touched them since. I gave up heroin in 1978.

The Rolling Stones‘ Keith Richards says he believes that pop music has “always been rubbish,” and “that’s the point of it”.The legendary guitarist was speaking to The Telegraph about his career, the state of music and his band’s comeback album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.“I don’t want to start complaining about pop music,” Richards said. “It’s always been rubbish.

Bruce Springsteen Day was officially held in New Jersey yesterday (September 23) to mark The Boss’s 74th birthday.It comes after Governor of Garden State Phil Murphy confirmed the event in the singer-songwriter’s home state at the inaugural American Music Honors earlier this year.“Bruce Springsteen is one of the most recognisable, iconic and influential musicians – and New Jerseyans – of all time,” said Governor Murphy at the time.“It is important that we recognise Bruce for all he has done and will continue to do, from giving us the gift of his music to lending his time to the causes close to his heart, including making the Archives and Center for American Music a repository that will inspire tomorrow’s songwriters and singers. We thank him for showing the world what it means to live our New Jersey values.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has reminisced about his “close friend” Charlie Watts in a new interview.Speaking to SiriusXM, Jagger remembered his long-term bandmate and friend Watts, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 80.Jagger said: “I knew him since I was 19, and I hung out a lot with Charlie. He was one of my close friends.“Charlie and I had a lot of interests outside of just playing in a band. We loved football and cricket.

Mick Jagger has spoken about working with Paul McCartney on The Rolling Stones‘ upcoming new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.The legendary band announced their 24th studio record on September 6 and shared its lead single, ‘Angry’. Following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, the LP will mark the Stones’ first collection of original music in 18 years.Last week, it was revealed that Beatles icon McCartney had played bass on a song called ‘Bite My Head Off’.

The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger has shared his thoughts on the changing music landscape and the rise of streaming.Earlier this month, the British rock legends announced their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ and shared details of first single ‘Angry’.The veteran rockers’ 24th record will be their first of original music since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.Speaking in a new interview with Q host Tom Power on CBC radio, the frontman reflected on the new album and the music landscape it will be coming out in, sharing that he believes the band’s longevity has been in part thanks to “staying abreast of what’s going on”.“I’m not saying I’m slavishly trying to be at the cutting edge of everything, but you have to understand how things work, you know, in the current world,” he sad. “And that doesn’t just apply to the music industry, it applies to lots of things.“I mean, you know, driving a car is a different experience than driving a car in 1960.

The Rolling Stones is on the way in light of the band’s upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.The project is set to centre on the surviving members as they worked on writing and recording their forthcoming 24th studio album.The rock icons announced details of the LP last week and shared its lead single ‘Angry’, which came with a music video starring Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney.Now it’s been confirmed that Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will be in the new documentary, which is being made with Fulwell 73, the same team behind The Kardashians series.“The film will chart the band as they started working on the 12 tracks which appear on ‘Hackney Diamonds’,” a source close to the project told The Sun’s Bizarre column (via The Mirror). “It will give followers an intimate and candid look at Mick, Keith and Ronnie as they work their magic in the studio, including the banter between them.”The source also claimed that the documentary, the title of which has not yet been revealed, will also contain “nods to Charlie Watts”.

The Rolling Stones have shared the full tracklist for their upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’, and confirmed that the record will feature appearances from Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.The classic rock icons announced details of their forthcoming 24th studio record last week and shared its lead single ‘Angry’, which came with a music video starring Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney.The new LP was announced at a globally live-streamed event from Hackney Empire in East London last Wednesday (September 6), hosted by The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon. Here, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood shared details on the upcoming release, and confirmed it will be their first new music in 18 years – following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.Now, the members have shared the full tracklist of the 12-song album, and confirmed that it will feature an array of guest stars, as well as tracks recorded with late drummer Charlie Watts.Watts features on two of the songs in the listing – ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’.

Mick Jagger has revealed that The Rolling Stones are already at work on their next full-length album.The legendary band announced their 24th studio record, ‘Hackney Diamonds’, last week (September 6) and shared its lead single, ‘Angry’. Following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, the LP will mark the Stones’ first collection of original music in 18 years.During a new interview with the New York Times, Jagger and co.

Hackney Diamonds. The band confirmed during the event that their latest set will feature a number of different types of collaborations with many well-known musicians, including Gaga. The pop superstar will reportedly be featured on a track titled “Sweet Sound of Heaven.” According to the band’s guitarist Ronnie Wood, Gaga sings “really sweet” on the tune.

The Rolling Stones have explained the meaning behind the title of their long-awaited new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’. Watch the full press conference above.The legendary band announced their 24th studio record yesterday (September 6) and shared its lead single, ‘Angry’.

turned 80 in July — and with Keith Richards right behind him, hitting that milestone on Dec. 18 — the legendary British rockers haven’t lost any of their old bite on their new single “Angry.”Packing their trademark bad-boy attack, the track previews ‘Hackney Diamonds” — the Stones’ first studio album of new material since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang” — which will be released on Oct.

The Rolling Stones have revealed their upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ will feature two songs that they recorded with Charlie Watts.The members discussed the upcoming release – which will be their 24th LP – in a new discussion with The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, and showcased the live premiere of the lead single ‘Angry’.Taking place in Hackney, London today (September 6), surviving members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood all shed some insight into the album, and explained how the band has changed since the death of longtime drummer, Charlie Watts.“Ever since Charlie’s gone it’s different, of course. I mean, he’s number four.

The Rolling Stones have officially announced their new album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’ and shared details of new single ‘Angry’.The veteran rockers’ 24th record, was confirmed in a press release to be their first of original music since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, earlier this week.Band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have now spoken about the new record, which was produced by Andrew Watt, on a livestream at the Hackney Empire, this afternoon (September 6) with The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host, Jimmy Fallon.Revealing the new album, Mick Jagger said: “We’re here to present our new single which is called ‘Angry’ and the new video. Our new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ also comes out on October 20.” You can view the video, which features Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney, below.Speaking about the call up for the video, Sweeney told Fallon: “I freaked out, called my family, and brought my mum.”She added: “I didn’t know it would be the first single… it’s stuck in my head.”“We’ve got to make a record that we really love ourselves,” added Jagger of the band’s aim with the album.

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The Rolling Stones have shared details about an official announcement of their new album, ‘Hackney Diamonds’.The veteran rockers’ 24th record, confirmed in a press release to be their first of original music since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, is to be discussed in a video broadcast live exclusively on YouTube this Wednesday (September 6).‘Hackney Diamonds’ has also been confirmed as the album title after weeks of speculation.Last month it seemed that the new record had been announced via a cryptic advert in a local newspaper, while last week the band teased a worldwide “Hackney Diamonds” announcement with an augmented reality video clip and website.They also teased a snippet of a new single, ‘Angry’, via a website called dontgetangrywithme.comBandmembers Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will be interviewed live on stage at an undisclosed location in Hackney, London on Wednesday by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host, Jimmy Fallon.

The Rolling Stones have shared a clip of a new single, ‘Angry’.Speculation that the band are on the cusp of announcing a new album, rumoured to be called ‘Hackney Diamonds’, has mounted this week after they teased a worldwide announcement to come on September 6.In the latest hint of what’s to come, a new post on X/Twitter links to dontgetangrywithme.com, which takes users to a 16-second clip of ‘Angry’. However, there have been reports of the website having trouble loading the teaser, oftentimes asking visitors to refresh the site and try again.Many fans have pointed out the issue to The Rolling Stones, whose social media manager has responded to the complaints with “Don’t get angry with me,” rather than offering any help.

The Rolling Stones have added fuel to the fire of new album rumours around the title of ‘Hackney Diamonds’, and have teased a worldwide announcement.The rock legends appear to be on the cusp of officially announcing their 24th album – likely to be their first record featuring original music since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’ – which many believe is titled ‘Hackney Diamonds’.Today (September 1) the Stones posted an augmented reality video clip of their tongue and lips logo above an entrance to New York City’s 59th Street Columbus Circle subway station.

Duran Duran have announced a new Halloween-themed album which will see them cover Billie Eilish, Talking Heads and more.‘Danse Macabre’ will be released on October 27 and feature a mix of new original songs, reworkings of songs from the band’s catalogue and covers.Alongside versions of Eilish’s ‘Bury A Friend’ and Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ (featuring Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis), they will also share versions of The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Paint It Black’, The Specials‘ ‘Ghost Town’, Siouxsie and the Banshees’ ‘Spellbound’ and Cerrone’s ‘Supernature’.To announce the album, the band have shared its title track, one of three original new songs for the project.Keyboardist Nick Rhodes said: “The song ‘Danse Macabre’ celebrates the joy and madness of Halloween. It is the title track of our forthcoming album, which gathers together an unusual mix of cover versions, reworked Duran Duran songs and several new compositions.

The Rolling Stones appear to have announced their new album in a local newspaper.A recent advert for Hackney Diamonds appeared in the Hackney Gazette, a company which markets itself as “specialists in glass repair”.But upon closer inspection, several clues point to the fact it could actually be The Rolling Stones’ new album.Firstly in the title their iconic tongue logo is used to dot the i in the brand name Diamonds.In the advert’s body text, there are several references to their hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, ‘Gimme Shelter’ and ‘Shattered’.The font used for Hackney Diamonds is also the same as the one used on their 1978 album ‘Some Girls’ and the ad also says established in 1962, the same year that band formed.The link to their website also allows users to register their interest but the conditions list Universal Music Group, which handles The Rolling Stones’ back catalogue.NME has contacted a spokesperson for the band for comment.Meanwhile, frontman Mick Jagger recently celebrated his 80th birthday with Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Nile Rodgers all offering their best wishes.Richards took to Instagram to share a video of himself playing the piano and wishing the frontman a happy 80th.

Rolling Stones legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been unveiled in their hometown of Dartford.The sculptures are made out of bronze and were commissioned by the town’s local council, with the aim to capture the same energy and intensity that they bring to each of their performances.Both were designed and made by artist Amy Goodman, who is a fan of the band and has previously depicted famous historic figures such as Florence Nightingale and Sir Stirling Moss in her artwork, as well as created a Gurkha memorial.The final result shows Jagger mid-way through one of his trademark struts up and down the stage, wearing a vest and skin-tight trousers, while Richards is leaning back, playing his ‘Micawber’ Telecaster – which was gifted to him from another rock veteran, Eric Clapton.The statues were unveiled at the town’s One Bell Corner yesterday (August 8). At the event, leader of Dartford borough council, Jeremy Kite said (via The Guardian): “In terms of culture and music, you do not get much more influential than the Rolling Stones.

celebrated his 80th birthday with a hug from his 6-year-old son.On Wednesday, Jagger’s 36-year-old girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, posted a series of photos to Instagram with the caption, “Happy birthday my love.”The first picture features the smiling couple, while in the next, Jagger is attacked with a bear hug from their young son, Deveraux.Hamrick, a former professional ballerina, has been with Jagger since December 2014. The couple welcomed Deveraux in 2016.