Chorus.fm — Brett Buchanan, writing for Alternative Nation: Original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’arcy has sent Alternative Nation the following text message conversations she had with Billy Corgan in January, including his pitch to involve her as a guest like ... more info

CNN Showbiz — Smashing Pumpkins haven't officially announced a reunion yet, but they are already explaining the absence of one of the group's members. more info

Stereogum — This summer, it looks like three quarters of the original Smashing Pumpkins lineup will reunite to tour. Slowly, Billy Corgan has brought his old bandmates Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha back into the fold. But original bassist D'arcy Wretzky will ap... more info

Stereogum — After years of speculation and rumors, the majority of the Smashing Pumpkins' founding members are finally coming together for a reunion album produced by Rick Rubin, but original bassist D'arcy Wretzky's place in that reunion is less than certain. L... more info

Stereogum — Original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D’Arcy Wretzky will evidently not be playing in the band’s newly reformed lineup, as she revealed in an interview with the website BlastEcho last month. Now, Wretzky has given another interview to the same site,... more info

JamBase — Original Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky says Billy Corgan offered her and then rescinded a contract to reunite with Smashing Pumpkins. more info

Stereogum — The long-rumored Smashing Pumpkins reunion is finally a go, sans D'arcy Wretzky. A Rick Rubin-produced album is reportedly on the way, and now the band have launched a countdown clock (along with a mailing list signup) on their official website. Are ... more info

Stereogum — After years of circulating rumors, Billy Corgan confirmed last week that the Smashing Pumpkins are recording a reunion album with Rick Rubin. He previously shared photos from the studio with original guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, ... more info

Stereogum — Earlier this month, Billy Corgan teased a Smashing Pumpkins reunion by posting an in-studio picture of himself hanging out with founding members James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin, fueling the long-swirling rumors that the group would be getting back tog... more info

Stereogum — Nickelback apologist Billy Corgan has posted a photo on Instagram of himself hanging in a Los Angeles recording studio with two founding Smashing Pumpkins members, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. In a caption, Corgan seemed ambiguou... more info