Billy Corgan, The Machina Mystery, 2000
The following is a compilation of message board posts on “The Machina Mystery” and the essay writing contest for fans. Afterwards, there is a series of explanation on the mysteries… Read more»
The Smashing Pumpkins, Spiral Scratch Magazine, January 1992
Fuck off…we’re from Chicago! by Nick Jones “Isn’t this where the Beatles grew up?” inquires Billy Corgan from the stage of the underworld club in London’s Camden town. His 4-piece… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Chicago Tribune, December 10th, 2008
Billy Corgan on the Smashing Pumpkins: “We’re not the retirement band playing our old hits” by Greg Kot Are rock bands meant to last 20 years? “No, no, they’re not,”… Read more»
D’arcy Wretzky, The Beak, January 1997
Beak: What’s your favorite topping on pizza? D’arcy: Uh. Ha, ha, ha. I would say peppers. Beak: What’s your favorite fruit? D’arcy: I don’t know. Beak: What is it like… Read more»
D’arcy Wretzky, Kerrang! Magazine, 1996
The Ultimate Questions on Life, Sex and Death by Liz Evans Q: When was the last time that you cried? A: Lately it seems like I’ve been crying a lot…. Read more»
Billy Corgan, Chicago Tribune, June 15th, 2012
Billy Corgan’s Mission Statement for Oceania: Do or Die by Greg Kot Billy Corgan calls “Oceania,” the Smashing Pumpkins’ first studio album since 2007, “an anti-mid-life crisis album.” Whatever it’s… Read more»
The Smashing Pumpkins, Rolling Stone, August 8th, 1991
Meticulously Calculated Chaos by Chris Mundy Listening to Gish, the initial, awe-inspiring explosion by Smashing Pumpkins, the word ‘control’ doesn’t spring immediately to mind. But for Billy Corgan, the Chicago… Read more»
The Smashing Pumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1990-1991
The New Album is Another Sign of Liftoff, Chicago Tribune, June 21st, 1991 by Greg Kot In a year already flush with fine albums by Chicago bands, perhaps the most… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Spiritual Pumpkins, 1992
The Smashing Pumpkins look set to continue the trail-blazing guitar magic first pioneered by Jane’s Addiction. Cathi Unsworth discovers why the Chicago-based band think Prince should be revered and Bono… Read more»
Billy Corgan, NewsWeek, May 15th, 2005
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan worries that today’s music industry is hostile toward individuality Why were the Smashing Pumpkins and some of their ’90s cohorts able to achieve a level… Read more»
Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin, The Edge, December 1991
Jimmy: The reason I wear the hat is because I’m actually bald. Interviewer: The size of my shoes are…. Is that all right Ron? What was that? Ron: (pre-recorded machine… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Tour Diary, October & November, 1990
“The Pre-Gish Tour Diary” by Billy Corgan October & November, 1990 Hello and howdy from the dark cave we live in. We’ve been laying pretty low from club dates, but… Read more»
D’arcy Wretzky, Boston Globe, August 30th, 1996
The Pumpkins After the Smashup by Jim Sullivan They have climbed the highest of rock mountains. And yes, they’ve crossed the valley of death. Hyperbolic? Maybe. But if truth is… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Pitchfork.com, June 12th, 2005
Billy Corgan’s Solo Album by Julianne Shepherd Billy Corgan’s The Future Embrace is technically his first solo album, but anyone who’s followed his career knows he’s been writing all the… Read more»
Jeff Schroeder, Legendary Rock, February 2013
Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder talks to LRI about band’s chemistry, Rock on The Range & more I will always remember the first time I heard Smashing Pumpkins as a… Read more»
The Smashing Pumpkins, Addicted to Noise, June 1998
The Smashing Pumpkins Grow Up Billy Corgan, leader of the American rock combo the Smashing Pumpkins, is cradling a small, gray poodle in his arms. “Drake,” he says, as he… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Rolling Stone, November 19th, 2012
Billy Corgan Looks Back on the Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness by Dan Hyman “It’s really the end of an era,” Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan told… Read more»
Billy Corgan, BullzEye.com, July 15th, 2010
A Chat with Billy Corgan by Will Harris As I type this very sentence, I’m in prep mode for the Smashing Pumpkins concert tonight at the NorVa, in Norfolk, VA…. Read more»
Jeff Schroeder, KoreAm, November 2011
Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist Jeff Schroeder Rocks the Books by Oliver Saria Jeff Schroeder, the guitarist of The Smashing Pumpkins, gives us the inside scoop on the resurgent band, drops hints… Read more»
Billy Corgan and Jeff Schroeder, Gibson Guitar, October 30th, 2012
Billy Corgan and Jeff Schroeder Talk Guitars by Anne Erickson Over two decades after the Smashing Pumpkins first brought their amalgamation of psychedelia, dream pop, shoegazer and hard rock to… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Rolling Stone, December 1998
The reaction to Adore by David Fricke Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins can’t think of one new rock album that turned him on in 1998. “You don’t want to… Read more»
Nicole Fiorentino, Facebook Q&A, March 9th, 2013
On March 9th, 2013, Nicole Fiorentino did an impromptu Q&A session with fans on her Facebook page. The following is a record of all the questions and answers. Dylan Tracy:… Read more»
James Iha, Orlando Sentinel Tribune, July 31st, 1992
The Smashing Pumpkins Go Major-Label Way by Parry Gettelman Smashing Pumpkins fielded a flurry of major-label offers before opting to debut on independent Caroline Records. After making its mark as… Read more»
Billy Corgan, Pisces Iscariot Liner Notes, 1994
“subtract. multiply. a message from above and below. my moleasskiss to your precious lips. don’t think. just be my sweet sweet. two albums and some 27 other songs later-b-slices-compilations,covers, soundtracks-this… Read more»
Billy Corgan, River City Music News, 1991
The Smashing Pumpkins getting their act together You’ll be hard pressed to find a record as oceanic yet ardent; a haze heat miasma of pure sound that The Smashing Pumpkins… Read more»