The Smashing Pumpkins

The Rolling Stones To Radiohead: Hear 13 Rare Demos Of Classic Tracks [Listen]

Ever wonder how your favorite songs sounded while they were still in the works or mere self-releases? Consider your curiosity satisfied and make sure you are seated because you may be surprised to hear some of these original versions.

2013/05/28

This Monday: Lin Brehmer Hosts Charades Game Night at Madam Zuzu’s [Watch]

When Billy Corgan invited me to host Charades Game Night at Madam Zuzu’s in Highland Park this Monday, he had no idea that I am a charades savant. Lucky for you I am not a […]

2013/04/11

Iggy Pop Rips Billy Corgan & The Smashing Pumpkins [Watch]

With a SXSW performance only a couple days away and a new album soon to be released, Iggy Pop and the Stooges have been in the musical limelight. In a recent interview, Iggy Pop ripped […]

2013/03/11

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Billy Corgan Steps Into The Ring With Walter E. Smithe In New Commercial [Watch]

It’s a Chicago showdown as Billy Corgan steps into the squared circle with the Walter E. Smithe brothers in their latest commercial. In this entertaining cross promotion of two Chicago institutions, things escalate quickly when […]

2013/02/20

40 Years in 40 Days, 2011: M83 Releases All-Timer, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming”

Having always been a sucker for the work of Anthony Gonzalez & M83, when the news came down that the next album was going to be a double, I’d be lying if I said I […]

2012/11/13

Prius Route to Rock, Vol. 29: The Smashing Pumpkins, After Dark, Chad Valley

We’re getting to the end of October, but next weekend is when most of the Halloween madness will be taking over the city of Chicago, so this weekend I want you to focus on live […]

2012/10/17

The Smashing Pumpkins Perform At The Wiltern Theatre

Great Pumpkins Shows For Chicago

It’s almost time for the Great Pumpkins show! We’re talking about the XRT 4D Concert at Allstate Arena next Friday night, with Billy Corgan and his band performing songs from Oceania, the album which restored […]

2012/10/11

Billy Corgan (photo: Zack Nechvatal / WXRT)

Billy Corgan Blows Out Belmont [Listen]

Back in 2007 Billy Corgan dropped by the station at 4949 west Belmont Avenue along with a brand new album from the Smashing Pumpkins. He debuted a disc titled Zeitgeist in the XRT conference room. […]

2012/09/11

Billy Beyond The Oceania [Listen]

The Smashing Pumpkins. Oceania is their open throttle new album. And as we prepare for their return to the Allstate Arena on Friday night October 19th for an XRT 4D Concert. I had the chance […]

2012/09/06

New Music From James Iha, “Speed of Love” [First Listen]

Former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is set to release his first solo album in 14 years. ‘Look To The Sky’ is set to be released September 18 via EMI. Since his time with The […]

2012/08/30

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