The Rolling Stones released a music video for “Mr Charm” starring Golden Globe-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård, alongside a streaming single featuring the previously unreleased track “Bad Luck Hideaway,” featuring drums from Charlie Watts. The single and video arrive from the band’s latest studio album, Foreign Tongues, which dropped on July 10 through Capitol Records.
Alexander Skarsgård Stars in Mr Charm
Directed by Henry Scholfield, the video for “Mr Charm” was shot in Palmdale, California. Scholfield’s past directing credits include work with Billie Eilish, Stromae, Dua Lipa, and Stormzy. Skarsgård’s appearance continues a recent trend of actors starring in Rolling Stones music videos, following Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton in “Jealous Lover” and Odessa A’zion in “In The Stars.”
Bad Luck Hideaway Features Charlie Watts on Drums
The digital single release for “Mr Charm” includes the debut streaming release of “Bad Luck Hideaway.” The track is a duet between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards featuring drum tracks recorded by Charlie Watts during sessions at British Grove. Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt handled production for the track, matching his role on the band’s recent output.
Foreign Tongues Follows Chart-Topping Hackney Diamonds
Foreign Tongues arrived on July 10 via Capitol Records and topped charts in 14 countries. The Times awarded the album five stars and called it a career high, while The Telegraph praised its energy and wit. The 14-track project follows the band’s Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds.
Recording sessions for Foreign Tongues took place over less than a month at Metropolis Studios in West London. Jagger, Richards, and Ronnie Wood reunited with producer Andrew Watt for the sessions. Prior to the album announcement, the band distributed a limited white-label vinyl pressing of the track “Rough and Twisted” under the moniker The Cockroaches to build anticipation among collectors.
Andrew Watt Produced New Rolling Stones Tracks
Who produced the new Rolling Stones tracks?
Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt produced both the new tracks and the band’s previous studio album, Hackney Diamonds. He worked alongside Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood during sessions at Metropolis Studios in West London.
Where was the Mr Charm music video filmed?
Director Henry Scholfield shot the music video for “Mr Charm” in Palmdale, California. The video features actor Alexander Skarsgård in the lead role.
When was Foreign Tongues released?
Foreign Tongues was released on July 10 through Capitol Records, reaching the top of the charts in 14 countries globally. The 14-track collection was recorded in under a month.
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