Smashing Pumpkins

Where Are They Now: Kids from Album Covers

What do a swimming baby with a dollar bill as bait, a girl on a swing set with shadow of an evil man in front of her ,and a baby angel smoking a cigarette have in common? They're all album cover artwork that are as memorable as the classic records...

The Early Careers of Grunge Musicians

Have you ever wondered what musicians’ jobs were before they made it big? Today, we start a new series to answer just that. "Before They Were Big" seeks to answer that burning question. This edition features some of the artists whose talents contributed to the grunge revolution.Kurt Cobain - NirvanaKurt...

The Rebirth of Grunge

In the mid 80s, a new genre of music began to emerge from the Seattle music scene. This punk/rock hybrid consisted of electric guitars, distortion pedals, angst-filled lyrics, and a lot of noise. It wasn't meant to be radio friendly, it was grunge. Sub Pop Records capitalized on the growing...

The Smashing Pumpkin

In an unfortunate turn of events, a statement has been issued on the offical The Smashing Pumpkins website stating that drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin, has left the band. Chamberlin had this to say:I will say, without going into any unnecessary details that this represents a positive move forward for me. I...