Stereogum — The reunited Smashing Pumpkins are the subject of a New York Times interview today—or rather, Billy Corgan is, since the famously difficult frontman reportedly "did 90 percent of the talking." As we knew, the Pumpkins are working with producer Rick... more info

Consequence of Sound — “I think what she did demonstrates why she couldn’t be involved,” Corgan says of his former Smashing Pumpkins bandmate. more info

NME — "This is the happiest time of the band" Smashing Pumpkins live in 1996 Smashing Pumpkins have revealed that their new material fits well with their “classic” albums of the ’90s, and that this …Continue reading » The post The new Smash... more info

New York Times — The dysfunctional ’90s band is reuniting for a tour and new music. In his first interview about the reboot, Billy Corgan addresses his reputation head-on. more info

NME — The Smashing Pumpkins frontman says "the mob hates that which it cannot control" Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Billy Corgan has posted a lengthy message to Instagram explaining why he has been attacked by “the mob”. The Smashing …Continu... more info

NME — At a gig in Los Angeles Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo performed a special solo acoustic set last weekend, covering songs by Oasis, REM, Pixies and Smashing Pumpkins. Cuomo …Continue reading » The post Watch Weez... more info

Stereogum — Weezer leader Rivers Cuomo played a solo acoustic set at The Hi Hat in Los Angeles this past Saturday. The performance lasted almost two hours and included lots of Weezer songs plus a few classic covers, and thanks to one industrious bootlegger, you ... more info

Stereogum — Nickelback have basically become a walking punchline, but they still have their defenders. The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, for one, has called Chad Kroeger an "incredible songwriter," and hits like "This Is How You Remind Me" and "Photograph" ma... more info

NME — He also reveals when to expect new music Billy Corgan performing live Billy Corgan has revealed that Smashing Pumpkins are set to release two EPs, with new music coming in May. Corgan’s …Continue reading » The post Billy Corgan teases two ... more info

Stereogum — The Smashing Pumpkins are decidedly back. Frontman Billy Corgan took to Instagram Friday (March 9) to reveal, and add some updates, on a slew of new things coming from the ultimate alt-rock band of the '90s -- ranging from the finalization of two sep... more info