Mick Jagger releases two new songs

Mick Jagger has released two songs which he says are urgent responses to the “confusion and frustration with the times we live in.”

The Rolling Stones leader released the songs, titled “England Lost” and “Get a Grip”, on Thursday.

Jagger said he started writing the songs in April and that he wanted to release them immediately.

British rapper Skepta is featured on “England Lost”. Jagger said when he was writing it, he knew he wanted a rap act on the track.

The Rolling Stones' most recent album was the blues effort, “Blue & Lonesome”, released in December. The band is also working on an album of new material.

Jagger also commented on the most recent artistes he's been listening to, which includes Skepta, Mozart, Howlin' Wolf, Tame Impala, “obscure Prince tracks and classic soul stuff from The Valentine Brothers.”

“I really like Kendrick Lamar — he's also talking about discontent and he really nailed it,” Jagger added.