Mysterious posters bearing the name “The Cockroaches” have appeared across London, sparking speculation that the Rolling Stones may be teasing a new album. The posters, which feature a QR code, have been linked to the band’s record label, Universal Music.
Fans scanning the QR code are directed to a website showing a nondescript bedroom, with a pinboard holding two gig tickets and a bedside table with plectrums. An analogue clock in the room is stopped at 1.41pm on Saturday 11 April, hinting at a possible announcement date.
The name “The Cockroaches” echoes a pseudonym the Stones used for a secret gig in 1977, “Keith and the Cockroaches”. The website is copyrighted to Universal Music, the same label used to tease the band’s 2023 album “Hackney Diamonds”.
Guitarist Ronnie Wood hinted at a new album in September last year, telling the press that fans would be “getting a new album” in 2026. Last summer, the Stones were reported to be working on new music at Metropolis Studios in West London.
If confirmed, this would be the Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album. The Independent has contacted the band for comment.
