Stereogum — Lately, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has gained a level of notoriety for his erratic and kinda-lame decisions. (Remember the Jessica Simpson saga?) But it’s hard to quibble with the early results of Corgan’s latest venture, the Smashin... more info

Stereogum — In our latest edition of Under The Influence, Jake Orrall of Nashville psych-rock/power-pop duo JEFF The Brotherhood shares the inspiration behind the band’s latest LP We Are The Champions. Yes, it includes Weezer! Check out his picks, then watch J... more info

Chicago Tribune — The Smashing Pumpkins said Friday that they will headline a 12-city fall U.S. tour, including an Oct. 14 date at a Chicago venue to be announced. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher Smashing Pumpkins at Terminal 5 in 2010 (more by Jen Maier) The Smashing Pumpkins (aka Billy Corgan and some other people) have a lot up their sleeves for the next few months. For one, they're reissuing all... more info

NME — Billy Corgan and co’s have filmed clip to promote new single 'Owata' more info

Impose Magazine — Sigh. You know, there was a time when I would've applauded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's involvement in an ad promoting a highly anticipated Smashing Pumpkins album. That time was 1995 when Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness came out, which, coinci... more info

Guardian Music — The series which started with Cole Porter covers recognises Brazil's recognition as 'a major force in world affairs'In 1989, Leigh Blake and John Carlin were just two friends with a dream. In response to the effect of the Aids epidemic on NYC's artis... more info

ContactMusic — Billy Corgan's younger brother has been left shaken after he was mugged on Thursday (09Jul11). Jesse Andersen, The Smashing Pumpkins rocker's half-brother, was riding the subway in Chicago, Illinois when a young woman and a group of men allegedly con... more info

NME — Singer takes to Twitter after learning his sibling's iPod was stolen more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — At lunch today, I was impressed by the music selection in the franchised restaurant where we ate.  It was a selection of early 90s rock, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains.  I love this music, I grew up on it, but I was impressed how it ha... more info