Guardian Music — The shy and retiring rocker has launched his own imprint, promising to release new material by the Electric Prunes, Strawberry Alarm Clock and the GermsSmashing Pumpkins' resident egomaniac is now the president of his own record label. Billy Corgan a... more info

Guardian Music — Michael Stipe, Patti Smith and others pay tribute at memorial to melancholic singer-songwriter who died on Christmas dayA memorial service has been held for the American musician Vic Chesnutt, who has died aged 45. Chesnutt, described by REM's Michae... more info

Troubled Souls Unite — Drumroll please!10. Steve Earle - TownesIn memory of his mentor, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle put out this album full of covers. From the patently country White Freightliner Blues, to the harsh blues of Lungs, Earle does a fantastic job paying tribu... more info

411 Mania — It's a bit late for that, Billy... more info

People.com — The Grammys enlist the Obama "Hope" artist who's also crafted artwork for the Black Eyed Peas and Smashing Pumpkins more info

NME — Frontman says 'Breaking up the band was a mistake' more info

411 Mania — Mudvayne is lazy. Billy Corgan talks new Smashing Pumpkins, regrets. New albums from 36 Crazyfists, Demon Hunter, more. Details on Meshuggah's new live DVD. Tom Morello charity tracks. Dates for 2010 Vans' Warped Tour announced. Tour dates for Metall... more info

Rocker Billy Corgan regrets the split of the Smashing Pumpkins in 2009. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Brittany Reilly: 2009-11-28, Fletcher [mp3,ogg,flac] "Poor Man's Roses" [mp3] other Brittany Reilly posts at Largehearted Boy The Gourds: 2009-12-05, Austin [mp3,ogg,flac] "We're in the Same Boat, Brother (Leadbe... more info

AngryApe — The rocker talks about the demise of the band more info