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music1 year ago

Billy Corgan Praises Taylor Swift as a Gifted Pop Artist

Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins defends Taylor Swift's decision to release a 31-track album, arguing that more music from talented artists is a positive thing. He compares the backlash Swift faces to his own experiences with long albums and criticizes the hyperbolic reactions of some fans. Corgan also reflects on his respect for the late Sinéad O’Connor and discusses past incidents and future plans for Smashing Pumpkins.

entertainment2 years ago

"Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Opens Up About Discussing Childhood Trauma with His Young Kids"

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discusses childhood trauma with his young kids, reflecting on his own parenting philosophy and the influence of generational trauma. He shares two children with wife Chloe Mendel and emphasizes the importance of giving children a balanced understanding of conflict. Corgan also reflects on his own experiences with his father and how becoming a parent has changed him. Additionally, he recently brought his children to witness the band's handprints being immortalized in cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

music2 years ago

"Green Day to Perform 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' in Full on Summer Stadium Tour"

Green Day will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dookie and 20th anniversary of American Idiot by playing both albums in their entirety on their summer stadium tour with the Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas. The set will also include songs from their new LP Saviors, and the tour kicks off on June 29 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

music2 years ago

Green Day Rocks Vegas with Surprise Show and Announces 2024 Stadium Tour

Green Day performed their first song off their upcoming album, titled "The American Dream Is Killing Me," during a secret show in Las Vegas. They also announced a stadium tour in 2024 with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the Linda Lindas. The tour will kick off in the U.S., with a message to the U.K. and Europe that they're next. The band has yet to release more details about the album and tour.

music-festival2 years ago

BottleRock Napa: Music, Hidden Gems, and Yacht Living

BottleRock Napa Valley kicked off its 10th year with a lineup of current hitmakers, classic acts, and up-and-coming artists. Post Malone headlined the festival's first day, while the Smashing Pumpkins and War also delivered solid performances. However, the best sets of the day came from lesser-known artists on smaller stages, including Starcrawler and KennyHoopla. Mike Campbell, the brilliant guitarist from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, also delivered a winning set with his Dirty Knobs band. The festival continues through Sunday with big-name talents such as Wu-Tang Clan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Lil Nas X.

music2 years ago

Billy Corgan's Emotional Reaction to Kurt Cobain's Death.

Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins likened his relationship with Kurt Cobain to a competition, calling the Nirvana mastermind his "greatest opponent." Corgan also discussed the legacy of Smashing Pumpkins compared to other greats of the era, including Nirvana. He also shared a story about giving advice to Bono for U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind LP. Corgan will be touring North America this summer with the Smashing Pumpkins on "The World Is a Vampire Tour."

music2 years ago

Billy Corgan Reflects on Kurt Cobain as His Greatest Opponent.

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins discussed various topics in a recent interview with Zane Lowe, including his admiration for Kurt Cobain's competitiveness, Radiohead's ability to anticipate the future of music, meeting Chino Moreno of Deftones, and his thoughts on the lost generation of Gen-X. He also called for building a "great new America" and made a cameo appearance on The Muppets Mayhem.

music2 years ago

Smashing Pumpkins: From Christmas Albums to Rock Operas

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan has released the final act of his 33-song trilogy rock opera, ATUM. While the album is synth-heavy and may disappoint fans of the band's earlier guitar-heavy sound, it contains highlights such as "The Canary Trainer" and "Cenotaph". The album is a sci-fi metaphor for Corgan's experiences after reviving the band in 2007 and requires full attention to understand. ATUM: Act Three makes for a nicely trippy conclusion to the whole project.

music2 years ago

The Smashing Pumpkins: From ATUM to Survival.

Smashing Pumpkins have released the third and final act of their rock opera ATUM, which consists of 33 tracks and follows their 2020 album CYR. The album is available to stream and a boxset with 10 bonus tracks can be ordered. The band will embark on "The World is a Vampire Tour" this summer with Interpol and Stone Temple Pilots.

music2 years ago

Smashing Pumpkins Announce "The World is a Vampire" Summer Tour with Interpol and Stone Temple Pilots.

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their "World Is a Vampire" summer tour, featuring Interpol, Stone Temple Pilots, and Rival Sons on select dates. The tour will follow the release of the final act of their three-part album ATUM on May 5. Presale tickets are available on Tuesday, with general on-sale tickets starting on Friday. The band also released their song "Spellbinding" to celebrate the tour announcement.

music2 years ago

"The Smashing Pumpkins to Embark on 'The World is a Vampire' Tour with Interpol and Stone Temple Pilots"

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced "The World is a Vampire Tour" with special guests Interpol, Stone Temple Pilots, and Rival Sons. The 26-date tour will kick off in August and feature professional wrestling matches from Billy Corgan's National Wrestling Alliance. The tour is in support of Smashing Pumpkins' new three-part rock opera, ATUM, with the third and final act set to release on May 5th. The tour will also feature a true alternative music festival where all the self-proclaimed weirdos and outsiders of the world can get together and have a party.

entertainment2 years ago

"Game of Thrones" Clue Meets Wedding Vows in NYT Crossword

The New York Times crossword puzzle features a format that solvers may recognize from a classic game, with clues accessible for newer solvers. The puzzle features three bands that all have names that follow a similar format, clued as if you were playing a game of 20 Questions. The bands are Counting Crows, Smashing Pumpkins, and Rolling Stones.