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D’arcy Wretzky talks Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins reunion controversy
[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] Is the Smashing Pumpkins drama over, you ask? No, it's not. Alternative Nation published an interview with ex-bassist D'arcy Wretzky, in which she gives further insight on not being invited to the band's reunion and her relationship with Billy Corgan. Read more: D’arcy Wretzky has receipts on Smashing Pumpkins reunion drama The musician talks about […]
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is done talking about D'arcy Wretzky
[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] Here's a development on the Smashing Pumpkins reunion drama: Frontman Billy Corgan doesn't want to talk about ex-bassist D'arcy Wretzky. “There’s a time and a place for everything, and this just isn’t the time,” Corgan told friend and Chicago DJ Mancow during an interview transcribed by Alternative Nation. Read more: D’arcy Wretzky talks Billy […]
AFI unveil captivating new song “Dulcería” co-written by Billy Corgan
AFI are continuing to deliver a slew of diverse tracks ahead of their first album in more than four years, Bodies. “Dulcería” and “Far Too Near” mark the latest from their 11th album out June 11 via Rise Records. With the release of the two new singles and a music video for “Dulcería,” AFI continue […]
Here's why Billy Corgan thinks Lil Peep and Metallica are similar
Billy Corgan thinks Lil Peep affects his fans the same way bands like Metallica did back in the day. Plus, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman seems to think Nirvana ripped off another band on “Come As You Are.” Watch the interview in full below. Read more: Here’s the reason Tumblr is missing from Apple’s app store Corgan was recently on the Build series with […]
The Chariot is recording in May, want Billy Corgan to be involved in new album
The Chariot is set to hit the studio in May to record a new album and apparently are trying to coerce Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan to be involved in some capacity. Check out the tweet below: Hey @billy, we are recording in May and would love to get you involved in someway. They […]
Billy Corgan's Miley Cyrus cover is both odd and amazing—watch
[Photo by: Miley Cyrus/Youtube, Alpha Pan] William Patrick Corgan added an odd song to the setlist on the October 20 date of his tour: Miley Cyrus' “Wrecking Ball”. Read more: 9 touching Tom Petty tributes, from Against Me! to Wilco The Smashing Pumpkins frontman covered the track in Toronto's Queen Elizabeth and the result was as stunning as it was surprising. Watch […]
Billy Corgan says Nickelback's Chad Kroeger is "an incredible songwriter"—watch
[Photos by: Nickelback/YouTube, SmashingPumpkinsVEVO/YouTube] Billy, ahem, William Patrick Corgan is standing up for Nickelback. The longtime Smashing Pumpkins mastermind defends the Canadian rockers, even hailing Nickelback's Chad Kroger as “an incredible songwriter,” in the video below. Read more: Watch Billy Corgan's oddly amazing Miley Cyrus cover As reported by Exclaim, Corgan mounts his unexpected Nickelback […]
Ex-Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky calls Billy Corgan manipulative
[Photo by: Lisa Johnson] There's been plenty of drama to unpack before the clock strikes on a rumored Smashing Pumpkins reunion, and the hits just keep on coming. Former bassist D'arcy Wretzky is now calling frontman Billy Corgan manipulative for apparently rescinding an offer to take part in the reported reunion. Read more: There's a […]
Billy Corgan talks creative process, being more dangerous than ever
Smashing Pumpkins' frontman Billy Corgan recently opened up about feeling free and “more dangerous” than ever in an interview with The Creative Independent. “It’s funny because I’m actually more dangerous than I’ve ever been, but no one perceives me as dangerous,” Corgan says. Read more: Billy Corgan says “truth will win out” regarding “false” news over Smashing Pumpkins reunion […]
Billy Corgan closing Chicago tea shop, despite "robust and steady" business
Billy Corgan might be known for music, but he also happens to be a lover of tea. Sadly, he's being forced to close his tea shop, Madame ZuZu's, this month. Read more: D’arcy Wretzky reveals why Billy Corgan “can’t sing for sh*t” Corgan shared the announcement on Instagram, saying Zuzu's Teahouse will officially be closing its doors March […]
