Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The band kicks off its Shiny And Oh So Bright tour in July, with two nights (Aug. 13-14) slated for the United Center. more info

JamBase — Listen to the first Smashing Pumpkins single featuring the combo of James Iha, Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin since 2000. The post Smashing Pumpkins Share New Single ‘Solara’ appeared first on JamBase. more info

Uncut — It's the first song since 2000 by three-quarters of the 'classic' line-up Photo by Olivia Bee It's the first song since 2000 by three-quarters of the 'classic' line-up The post Hear Smashing Pumpkins’ comeback single, “Solara” appeared f... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Produced by Rick Rubin, it's Billy Corgan, James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlain's first song together in 18 years. No doubt: it sounds like Smashing Pumpkins. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin come together for their first recording in 18 years. more info

Stereogum — Here it is: The first single from the 75%-reunited Smashing Pumpkins. (That'd be Billy Corgan, James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlain, and, uh, Jeff Schroeder.)… more info

Stereogum — Going into 1998, Billy Corgan was on top of the world. Three years earlier, the Smashing Pumpkins released their third official full-length, the ambitious double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Despite its eccentric title and daunting l... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Godflesh, Tenacious D, Social Distortion, Boston Calling 2019, Azaelia Banks, and more tickets on sale. Continue reading… more info

NME — "I think they’re just playing like their old hits, they’re not going to bore us with the new album" Pavement's Stephen Malkmus Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus has hit out at Smashing Pumpkins, after the band confirmed plans for a reunion o... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: SiR, Action Bronson, Acid Dad and more NYC-area shows on sale. Continue reading… more info