The Smashing Pumpkins

Throwback Thursday: Were The Smashing Pumpkins Generation X's Pink Floyd?

The Smashing Pumpkins have had a checkered past swirling with drug addiction, depression, lineup changes, and death. Yet the band has soldiered on -- remarkably, the band is set to release its seventh album, Oceania, on June 19. Billy Corgan is the only remaining member in a band that oscillated be ... More >>

Eight Bands to Bring to the Thanksgiving Table

One of our favorite Thanksgiving pics, Hannah and Her Sisters ​In less than a week, we'll all be around the table, eating the things that will undoubtedly lead to a full-on food pregnancy with the people we love (or despise) the most. Lucky for you, you get to bring the real goods. While thos ... More >>

Pearl Jam Twenty Screening Presented by X103.9 and PBS Channel 8

​Nearly every piece I've read about Pearl Jam's 1991 release Ten turning 20 has been some variation on the "this makes me feel old riff." And it makes sense. I didn't buy Ten when it first came out, but I wound up with a copy of it a few years after (courtesy of my mother, believe it or not). The ... More >>

I Wish It Would Rain -- 10 'Rain' Songs We Hope Inspire More Rain

​ So we finally got a little rain last night -- but if your car is still as dirty as mine from last week's haboob -- it wasn't nearly enough. I'm talking some serious monsoon action, the kind that lasts a few days.  Here's 10 songs that that will hopefully inspire Mother Nature to help us out ... More >>

Beyonce, Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in A Star is Born Remake

​Beyonce will star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Clint Eastwood's upcoming remake of the 1937 Hollywood classic A Star Is Born, according to Consequence of Sound.As if she wasn't busy enough promoting her new album 4, which is doing quite well on the Billboard charts, Beyonce will take the lead f ... More >>

Listen to Smashing Pumpkins' "Owata"

Billy Corgan​We at Up on the Sun woke up this morning thinking it would be absolutely smashing if, say, a brand new track from Smashing Pumpkins was waiting in our inboxes. As it turns out, dreams really do come true. ​"Owata" from Teargarden By Kaleidyscope, the Pumpkins' 44-track opus bein ... More >>

May 3 In Blogs: Ethnic Studies, Indie ArtHouse, Tequila, Beckett's Table, and Donald Trump

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Lollapalooza Unveils Lineup: Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse

​Lollapalooza has revealed an absolutely killer lineup for its 20th-anniversary show, according to Consequence of Sound.Eminem, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, and Muse are at the top of this summer's impressive bill. Other big names scheduled to perform include My Morning Jacket, Deadmau5, A Perfect Circ ... More >>

Pains of Being Pure at Heart to Play Revolver Records April 14 -- And Just Revolver That Day

​  With Pains of Being Pure at Heart's new album Belong garnering buzz, Phoenix record store Revolver Records has locked the band down for an April 14 in-store performance.  The show is the band's only Phoenix date --they are playing Tucson's Club Congress with Warpaint the night before ... More >>

Top 10 Songs for Jukebox Warfare

​"It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle." -Sun T ... More >>

A Perfect Circle To Play Comerica Theatre in July

Tim Cadiente​ Looks like last fall's string of tour dates (including two nights at Marquee Theatre, which our own Mike Meyer covered) has invigorated the long-inactive A Perfect Circle, as the band has dropped news of a North American tour set for this summer, including a stop at Comerica Theatre ... More >>

Incoming: 311, Digable Planets, Telekinesis, Alter Bridge, Smashing Pumpkins

One of these people is still in Smashing Pumpkins. Guess who?!?​In case you haven't heard or come from a foreign land, Thanksgiving is next week. That means the holidays are upon us, and show announcements are becoming more and more scarce.This week's group is lead by the Smashing Pumpkins playing ... More >>

Smashing Pumpkins Coming To Gila River Casino's Wild Horse Pass in December

Watch Billy Corgan and then hit the blackjack tables.​What's more humbling for an alt-rock band whose better days are behind them? Playing a free concert being put on by a radio station or performing at a casino. In a few weeks, Smashing Pumpkins will have the dubious distinction of having done bo ... More >>

The Fall Frontman Got Feisty at Electric Picnic Festival

​The Fall's frontman Mark E. Smith allegedly threw a bottle at Mumford & Sons at a festival in Dublin last month, according to NME.Way to get aggressive, Mark. And for what? It turns out he simply didn't like the way Mumford & Sons played during their sound check. Smith also reportedly cal ... More >>

The Parlotones on Dancing, Politics and Making it in America

​Chances are few in the crowd at Arizona Fall Frenzy will have heard of The Parlotones but, believe it or not, they've sold more records than The Killers, U2, and Coldplay.In their native South Africa, at least.Like X-Japan, this band who's huge on the other side of the world -- as in, they sell t ... More >>

Smashing Pumpkins, "Rhinoceros"

​Song: Smashing Pumpkins, "Rhinoceros" Context: In honor of those who souls who landed tickets from KUPD for tonight's gig by Billy Corgan and his merry band of no-talents Smashing Pumpkins in Scottsdale. The Smashing Pumpkins - Rhinoceros by Itubaina Radio Retro

Smashing Pumpkins Performing at Venue of Scottsdale on Thursday (But You Have To Jump Through KUPD's Hoops to Get In)

​By now you've probably heard the dozens of promos that KUPD has been running daily for the free Smashing Pumpkins concert they're putting this coming Thursday night. Billy Corgan and his crew are making a swing through the Valley (guess they're not down with Zack de la Rocha and the Soundstrike ... More >>

Mayhem Festival, Silversun Pickups, and Drag Wars Over the Weekend

​Smashingsun Pumpkinups at Marquee Theatre on 7/17/2010 Anyway, I decided to stick around to see the next band, which, as luck would have it, turned out to be beloved 90s alt-rockers Smashing Pumpkins, on tour again and playing what seemed to be some b-sides from Gish. Pretty sweet, right?...f ... More >>

Smashingsun Pumpkinups at Marquee Theatre on 7/17/2010

Martin CizmarS.P. performing at Marquee Theatre. Where's the "ZERO" shirt?​Weird story: So last night I went to Marquee Theatre to see standard-bearing folk-punk band Against Me!, who just put out their second-consecutive awesome album, White Crosses.Unfortunately, the ticket line was about 100 ya ... More >>

What Not to Yell at Silversun Pickups

Frankie Muniz's Band Prints Super-Douchey T-Shirt: Looks Like Affliction, But Way Worse

​Ever wonder what sort of merch the Phoenix band featuring former Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz would print? We have the first look and it ain't pretty. Actually, it looks like, ummm... Affliction Tapped Out the Smashing Pumpkins in 1996.Yeah, that about sums it up.You Hang Up says the ... More >>

Against Me! Announces Tracklist, Release Date for White Crosses... Wait A Minute, Didn't I Already Hear That Record?

​I was excited to see an e-mail about the new Against Me! record, due June 8 on Sire. As the band's publicist says, the record from one of the best live bands I've seen in the past year was produced by Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, etc., etc.) so it should be pretty awesome.Then I remembe ... More >>

Why Do Hot Chicks Always Play Bass and Why Do I Love Them So?

Michael Jackson Family Reality Show, Ida Maria's Boston Freakout, Kanye West Photoshop Craze

Electric Mustache: Listen To Electric Mustache On BreakThru RadioIdolator: I Knew That Having Ida Maria On The Perez Hilton Tour Would Be A Bad IdeaNME: Jackson family reality TV show on the wayNME: Bon Jovi joins ex-Nirvana members in condemning Guitar Hero over Kurt CobainPitchfork: Devo Reissue C ... More >>

New Smashing Pumpkins Drummer is 19, Weezer Names Album Raditude, New Wavves Song

NME: Smashing Pumpkins confirm new drummerElectric Mustache: mp3: Headlights "Get Going"Idolator: Tommy Lee Plays With Fire, Gets BurnedIdolator: R. Kelly And Keri Hilson Make Love On The RadioPitchfork: Weezer Reveal Ridiculous Album TitleRolling Stone: Flaming Lips Road Test Dark New Tunes From "E ... More >>

New Vampire Weekend, Crystal Antlers at Ruby Room, Blur Reunion Video, Touch and Go Book

Electric Mustache: Photos: Crystal Antlers at The Ryhthm Room 6/8/2009 Spin: Vampire Weekend's New Record: "Higher, Lower, Faster! Spin: Blur post rehearsal footage online - video Rolling Stone: U2's Bono and the Edge Talk "Spider-Man" Musical Pitchfork: The Smashing Pumpkins Hire a 19-Year-Old ... More >>

Feb. 19 In Blogs: Zack de la Rocha, Light Rail, Hanson and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Light Rail Ridership in First Month Far Short of Capacity; Fare-Collect ... More >>

The Emperors' New Grooves

Smoking Popes

Stay Down
(Appeal Records)

Synth and Sensibility

Emperors of Japan

Activator
(Dark Black Records)

Rockin’ Rides: AZ gets music theme park proposal, we get some baaad ideas

Paul Oakenfold

Greatest Hits & Remixes
(Ultra Records)

Smashing Pumpkins

Zeitgeist
(Martha’s Music/Reprise)

Beyond Compare

There is something new under the (Silver)sun

The Crystal Method at Myst

Home with the range

Jimmy Chamberlin Complex

Out of the Pumpkins' shell

Alkaline Trio

Going from personal to social angst

Crystal Method at Myst

Magical musical madness

Pumpkins Tribute and Zippo Hot Tour

What our local bands are up to

Pavement

Crooked Rain Crooked Rain: L.A.'s Desert Origins
(Matador)

The Casket Lottery

Survival Is for Cowards (Second Nature)

Moodroom

Hung Up on Breathing (Fowl Records)

Godspeed you black emperor!

Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven (Kranky)

Recordings

96.Rant

Smashed Pumpkins

Remembering Billy

Back in the day with the Great Pumpkin and Co.

Pit of Despair

Recordings