Mick Jagger Breaks Down 'Foreign Tongues,' AI in Music & Rolling Stones Legacy | Billboard Cover

Billboard cover star Mick Jagger opens up about the Rolling Stones’ latest creative streak, the making of the band’s new music, and how technology continues to shape the recording process. He reflects on songwriting, working with producer Andrew Watt, revisiting songs left off earlier sessions, and why the Stones feel closer than ever to releasing music at a faster pace. He also opens up about how songs evolve in the studio, the balance between raw creativity and technical precision, and why getting the groove right still matters most. From falsetto vocals and vocal routines to the challenge of building melodies in real time, Jagger gives a rare look at the craft behind his performances. He also shares his take on AI in music, modern recording tools, touring, collaboration, and the legacy of the Rolling Stones as one of rock’s most influential bands. 00:00 Intro: technology in the studio 00:22 New album timing and why it was delayed 1:00 The creative burst after Hackney Diamonds 1:46 Andrew Watt, songwriting, and shaping songs in the studio 3:09 Writing with Keith, Steve Jordan, groove, and tempo 4:51 Mick Jagger on falsetto and vocal routines 6:09 The hardest song to sing on the album 6:53 Guest musicians: Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, and Bruno Mars 9:36 Olivia Rodrigo and rock’s new generation 10:01 Why Mick covered Amy Winehouse 13:43 Tape vs digital and using technology without overdoing it 14:26 Dystopian themes, climate anxiety, and humor in the lyrics 16:26 The “In the Stars” video and using AI visuals 17:34 Mick Jagger on AI in music 19:52 Touring vs residency 21:06 Acting, Werner Herzog, and film roles 22:31 Chuck Berry and the Stones’ biggest influences 23:11 Syncs, sponsorships, and inventing the modern stadium show ►► Subscribe for more music news: http://blbrd.cm/Proracf ►► See our latest videos: http://blbrd.cm/xOgw6VQ About: Billboard is the world's most influential music media brand, with an unmatched authority among artists, fans and the industry. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends, the industry’s definitive charts, encompassing the most complete and well respected database of charts across all music genres, and elite conferences and events which regularly convene the industry and consumers around important conversations. Connect with Billboard Online: Visit the website: http://blbrd.cm/s5w4vTm Likes us on Facebook: http://blbrd.cm/ks26yg5 Follow us on Twitter: http://blbrd.cm/uRNqRoN Follow us on Instagram: http://blbrd.cm/6QaTrhn #MickJagger #TheRollingStones #RocknRoll #BillboardCover #AndrewWatt #HackneyDiamonds #PaulMcCartney Mick Jagger Breaks Down 'Foreign Tongues,' AI in Music & Rolling Stones Legacy | Billboard Cover Billboard    / billboard