Obscure Sound — North Carolina-based singer/songwriter and producer Kenny Florence impresses with new track “Blue Pearl,” the first single from a forthcoming 3-song EP, out in April. Florence describes the effort lyrically as “a kind of daydream — a meditati... more info

Stereogum — In addition to his main gig as the leader of the Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan has long had an association with professional wrestling. In 2017, he purchased the National Wrestling Alliance and has served as its president since then. Today, NWA ... more info

Obscure Sound — The third release from Chicago-based rockers Getting Started, “Anywhere” succeeds with a soaring guitar-led production alongside a sturdy lyrical drive, exploring the beauty in finding “connection and belonging in unexpected places.” The quar... more info

Metal Injection — It's turning into a rock-and-roll recruitment frenzy. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The band says eight people are "working full-time" to review each audition. Smashing Pumpkins Receive “Over 10,000” Submissions for New Guitarist Eddie Fu more info

Chorus.fm — Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a new guitarist. more info

Stereogum — Fresh off performing with Wizzo The Wizard on New Year’s Eve, Billy Corgan is getting back to the business of Smashing Pumpkins in 2024. Specifically, in the wake of Jeff Schroder’s departure, he’s recruiting an additional guitarist ahead of... more info

Metal Injection — Now that Jeff Schroeder is out. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Following the departure of longtime member Jeff Scroeder last October. Smashing Pumpkins Put Out Open Call For New Guitarist Scoop Harrison more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Smashing Pumpkins frontman debuted "Wizzo" on NBC's A Very Chicago New Year. Billy Corgan Gives Bizarre New Year’s Eve Performance with Wizzo the Wizard: Watch Eddie Fu more info