Tagged: Smashing Pumpkins

Smashing Pumpkins' D'Arcy Wretzky Resurfaces!

She’s got a horse farm! read more »

POSTED July 15, 2009 1:47PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , ,

Billy Corgan Blogs In Defense of SP Name

A fan essay regarding the Smashing Pumpkins’ musical chair-like lineup over the years inspired Billy Corgan to respond on the site in a similarly long-winded entreaty about who the current incarnation of Smashing Pumpkins includes. Corgan … read more »

POSTED July 13, 2009 2:31PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS:

Billy Corgan Sends Creepy Love Via Pumpkins Newsletter

He uses the word “sheeple.” No lie. read more »

POSTED June 29, 2009 11:01AM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS:

Smashing Pumpkins Hire Teenage Drummer

If Mozart had grown up playing the drums, he probably would have played like this little dude. read more »

POSTED June 9, 2009 5:20PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS:

Watch Billy Corgan Live From The Studio, If You're Willing To Pay For It

Just in case going to concerts wasn’t enough for you, here’s another opportunity to give Billy Corgan money in exchange for the chance to witness his sparkling attitude and charming personality: fans can now pay to subscribe to video updates of the Smashing Pumpkins in the studio as they record. read more »

POSTED April 23, 2009 12:31PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: ,

Billy Corgan Sings For TNT Wrestling; Music Bloggers Rejoice

Admittedly, The Tripwire, as of late, is wont to sensationalist stories, especially with anything to do with Billy Corgan. But this, takes the fucking cake. read more »

POSTED April 16, 2009 12:30PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , ,

Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

Nearly four years ago now, Edmonton quintet Faunts came out of nowhere with an album of blistering, mercurial post-rock/shoegaze that ranked right up with greats like Young Team and Nowhere, that left pink-pop/noise aficionados slack-jawed and awed in its wake. But four years is eons in terms of a band, and echoing the changes of the world around them, Faunts’ second full-length record is, in terms of pure sound, a vast departure from their debut. read more »

POSTED April 6, 2009 12:39PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , , ,

Billy Corgan Hoping Someone In America Is Still Willing To Play With Him

Ever wanted to be in a band with a 90s alt-rock icon who lashes out against fans and has an inflated view of his place in music history? Well, now’s your chance, and you don’t even have to pretend while playing Guitar Hero. read more »

POSTED March 31, 2009 1:53PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , ,

For The Record – A Video Interview With Tinted Windows

If you would’ve told me I’d be interviewing Taylor Hanson when I started doing this, I probably would’ve laughed. No offense to him or his brothers, but Hanson was not on my radar for bands I should be covering. But as fate would have it, the stars have aligned — literally — as Taylor is now the front man for the infamous WTF supergroup Tinted Windows. read more »

POSTED March 26, 2009 7:31PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , , , ,

Jimmy Chamberlain Quits Smashing Pumpkins

Never to shy away from posting what feels like a Smashing Pumpkins news-related item every week, The Tripwire (via HipstersUnited.com) reports that Jimmy Chamberlain has officially quit the Smashing Pumpkins. read more »

POSTED March 23, 2009 3:17PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , ,