ContactMusic — Smashing Pumpkins are recording their first album since 2007 The grunge band - whose only remaining original member is singer and guitarist Billy Corgan - have been releasing single tracks through the internet as part of a planned 44 song project... more info

NME — Singer also says that the band's ninth studio album 'rocks pretty hard' more info

Gigwise — Before the band release new album... more info

NME — Billy Corgan tweets the running order for the band's ninth studio album more info

NME — The actor/comedian also tackles a Smashing Pumpkins number more info

Stereogum — In the grand tradition of Stereogum covering comedians covering Radiohead, here is putty-faced entertainer Jim Carrey and his band (of course) on the Lower East Side Friday night giving the business to “Creep” at forgotten rock room Arlene’s Gr... more info

Altsounds — The Smashing Pumpkins--Singer/Guitarist Billy Corgan, Guitarist Jeff Schroeder, Drummer Mike Byrne And Bassist Nicole Fiorentino--will return to the UK this November for a seven date tour including two nights at London's O2 Academy Brixton. The ... more info

Guardian Music — Say what you like about the second coming of Ultrasound – this is one reformation that isn't driven by money"This song is the clarion call/ And if it means we have to reform/ We crashed and burned but we return/ To claim our stake," goes the chorus... more info

Guardian Music — Songwriting in situ at a French festival proves a recipe for some impromptu musical delights, writes Chris SalmonAt last month's Les Nuits Secretes festival in France, the organisers filled a room with instruments, recording gear and a team of music... more info

The Quietus — Corgan and co to hit the road for a week in November more info