Mick Jagger has expressed admiration for Sam Fender, revealing that he has been enjoying the younger British musician’s work and describing himself as having ‘Sam Fender moments’ recently.

Speaking to NME ahead of The Rolling Stones’ upcoming album ‘Foreign Tongues’, Jagger praised Fender’s 2025 album ‘People Watching’, calling it ‘excellent’ and highlighting its strong choruses, lyrical depth and reflective themes.He also referenced Fender’s earlier album ‘Seventeen Going Under’, noting its memorable songs and emotional resonance.

Jagger commented that Fender’s songwriting combines rock sensibilities with accessible pop structures, while still offering thoughtful reflections on his upbringing.

He singled out the track ‘Crumbling Empire’ as particularly lyrically interesting and suggested that Fender could be a strong guest performer at a future Rolling Stones concert, potentially joining them on classic material such as ‘Tumbling Dice’.

Beyond Fender, Jagger discussed his broader interest in contemporary artists, mentioning Geese for their experimental approach and Rosalía for her conceptual album work.

He also noted collaborations on the forthcoming Rolling Stones album ‘Foreign Tongues’, including Paul McCartney playing bass on one track and Robert Smith of The Cure contributing after initially hesitating to join.The Stones have also been previewing their new record with several singles and have launched a podcast series exploring its creation.

Meanwhile, Fender’s ‘People Watching’, released in February 2025, won the Mercury Prize, with Fender donating his prize money to the Music Venue Trust.The article highlights Jagger’s continued engagement with newer music and his openness to collaboration across generations of artists.