Pumpkins-a-Go-Go

Straight from PITCHFORK (but can you trust them?)

"Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Is a Go"
Amy Phillips reports:
"It's official, the Smashing Pumpkins are currently writing songs for their upcoming album, their first since 2000. No release date has yet been set, but the band plans to begin recording this summer."

Well, there you have it-- the latest update on the Smashing Pumpkins reunion, taken straight from the band's official website. That's all. Nothing else to report, sorry!

No, we don't know who exactly is in the band now, although we assume it's some combination involving Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlain, since Billboard.com reported earlier this year that the pair signed a management deal under the Smashing Pumpkins name."

So there you have it. Most of that was already known, but hey, it's good to hear something.

I believe Melissa Auf der Maur also has stated that Billy was working ONLY with Jimmy on the 'new' Smashing Pumpkins. Which is okay with me, because that's really the heart and soul of the band anyhow...

[LINK] the Offical Smashing Pumpkins website (it's back!)

[MP3] the SMASHING PUMPKINS
"Machina II / the Friends and Enemies of Modern Music"

(the link takes you to a site where you can download all 25 tracks for free!)