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Rolling Stones Drop Vinyl-Only Single as 'The Cockroaches' to Tease July Album

The covert, vinyl-first rollout signals a shift toward physical collectors with a pause on touring.

Overview

  • Fans confirmed Saturday that a white‑label 12-inch titled Rough And Twisted appeared in select shops under the Cockroaches name, with videos clearly capturing Mick Jagger’s voice.
  • Posters in London with a QR code led to a Universal Music–hosted site, and flipping the on‑site record image revealed GPS coordinates that pointed buyers to participating record stores.
  • Reports say the track previews a Rolling Stones album targeted for July with returning producer Andrew Watt, and journalists note the band has at least 10 more songs ready for a follow‑up.
  • A band spokesperson told The Times there are no concerts planned, and prior plans for a 2026 UK and European stadium run were dropped because Keith Richards could not commit.
  • The Cockroaches alias dates to secret club shows in 1977, and today’s white‑label approach—unbranded vinyl pressed in limited batches—delays streaming and fuels in‑store hunts for collectors.