BREAKING: The Rolling Stones and Billie Eilish Join Forces for Haunting “Paint It Black” Remix- Set For Release In FIFA Club World Cup Opening Ceremony In US With..
London, UK — July 20, 2025
In a music industry moment that’s already being called “the collaboration of the decade,” legendary rock band The Rolling Stones and Gen Z icon Billie Eilish have released a dramatic, soul-piercing remix of the 1966 classic “Paint It Black.”
The remix, titled “Paint It Black (Noir)”, dropped at midnight on major platforms, complete with a minimalist, black-and-white music video directed by Billie’s brother and longtime collaborator Finneas. The reimagined track keeps the iconic sitar riff but slows the tempo dramatically, layering in eerie ambient textures, whispery harmonies, and a pulsing heartbeat-like rhythm.
Billie Eilish takes on the second verse with a breathy, sorrowful delivery, echoing Mick Jagger’s original vocals in chilling harmony. The chorus swells with ghostly orchestration, transforming the classic into a cinematic exploration of grief, identity, and alienation.
> “This isn’t just a remix,” said Mick Jagger in a press statement. “It’s a resurrection. Billie brought a haunted beauty to the song that felt completely natural — almost inevitable.”
Eilish, known for redefining pop’s emotional boundaries, called the collaboration “unreal and deeply personal.”
> “The Stones were always in my headphones growing up,” she shared. “‘Paint It Black’ scared me and moved me at the same time. We wanted to keep that feeling alive — just in a new, darker way.”
The remix has already sparked a tidal wave on social media, with hashtags like #PaintItBlackNoir and #StonesxEilish trending globally within hours. Critics are calling it “a masterpiece of musical time travel,” with Rolling Stone magazine predicting Grammy buzz in multiple categories.
The collaboration is part of a broader project titled “Repainted”, a 10-track remix album of Rolling Stones classics interpreted by modern artists. Rumors suggest other tracks may feature artists like Kendrick Lamar, Florence Welch, and Arctic Monkeys.
With “Paint It Black (Noir),” The Rolling Stones prove they’re not just rock legends — they’re timeless. And with Billie Eilish, they’ve reentered the spotlight in a way that’s haunting, fearless, and unforgettable.
