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»
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»
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»
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 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»
“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»
A Newsletter From The Smashing Pumpkins to Their Fans PAGE 1 —————— Hello to all our dearies: welcome to our newsletter. it has no title (I think Pumpkin Press) and… Read more»
CMG New Music Interview, August 1998 This One Goes Out To The One I Love by Tom Lanham Having endured a series of deaths in the family- some spiritual,… Read more»
A 6-page spread and interview with the Smashing Pumpkins featuring 6 photographs by Yelena Yemchuk. See full article scan (2MB .pdf file) hUH Magazine, December 1995, ORANGE CRUSH by John… Read more»
A 6-page spread and interview with Billy Corgan and James Iha featuring 6 photographs by Bill Keaggy and Adam Liber. See full article (18MB .pdf file) Atomic Circle of… Read more»
This text is from a short interview with the Smashing Pumpkins in 1991 filled with interesting information and facts about the band. ORIGIN OF NAME: Gene Simmons came to us… Read more»
Modern Drummer Interview with Jimmy Chamberlin, May 1996 “If a biotech company doesn’t have a drug out within three years, you’re not going to make any money. If they’ve got… Read more»
Modern Drummer Interview with Jimmy Chamberlin, January 1994 Jimmy Chamberlin says he’s never played in a more jazzy band. That alone might qualify Chamberlin as a bit “whacked” in… Read more»
In July 2009, Butch Vig and Jeff Tomei answered questions on the recording of Siamese Dream on GearSlutz.com‘s forum. There is not only detailed information on recording processes and equipment, but… Read more»
Web chat with Billy Corgan and James Iha on July 14th, 1999 <Billy> we will commence in 2 mins. the band has arrived!!!!! <Billy> is everybody ready?????? <Billy> ok, one question… Read more»
Music Radar Interview, July 24th, 2012 The Smashing Pumpkins’ Nicole Fiorentino on Oceania, Fender basses and more By Joe Bosso “I don’t feel strange playing with bunch of guys,” says… Read more»
A 9-page spread and interview with Billy Corgan featuring 7 images of the Smashing Pumpkins from various eras. See cover scan (1800 x 2130 pixels) See full article scan (5MB .pdf file) … Read more»
[video][/video] Billy Corgan on “Today”, “Try, Try, Try”, “1979″, “Thirty-Three”, “With Every Light” and “Stand Inside Your Love” How is everyone? Welcome to VH1′s Storytellers… “Today”: This next song um,… Read more»
Alternative To Alternative by Craig Schuftan ‘It’s great. It’s about time we can walk into a 7–11 and hear something cool.’ When L7’s Jennifer Finch said this in 1992,… Read more»
