Billy Corgan performs live and discusses new Smashing Pumpkins album

Billy Corgan stops by the KROQ Studios to talk about The Smashing Pumpkins' new album 'ATUM' and perform 2 songs live on the Klein. Ally. Show. #smashingpumpkins #kroq #kleinallyshow
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[@thenewholistic]

Billy's outfit literally matches the KROQ backdrop to a t

[@pinehawk9600]

Good eye

[@FreeRideMadrid]

Oh!!! Love Billy. It was my favorite band of the 90s. I love that magical and mysterious atmosphere that all his music has.

[@thenewholistic]

"Space Age" with the Siamese Dream distortion would be up there with Mayonaise! 🤩 💜

[@joshuacall4356]

A true legend!

[@robbiepeterh]

12:45 what a beautiful song when it’s played on guitar and not drenched in synths.

[@poor2pro]

agreed! WOW

[@thenewholistic]

Imagine it drenched in Siamese Dream guitar fuzz… 🤤

[@Luke_Radiosmash]

I love the album version. I would have been ok with a more guitar-centric album but the songwriting is so good that the songs grow on you even in their current form

[@robbiepeterh]

@@Luke_Radiosmash I hope this proves true for me

[@AD-BC-84]

​@@thenewholistic Yeah its got a bit of a mayonnaise vibe about it

[@richardd9863]

Love Billy ! Amazing rock music genius!

[@carlosramos992]

absolutely beautiful song Today❤❤❤❤

[@user-gj7yb4rg9t]

I’m so stoked thanks for letting me see this video

[@00DUCK]

Lovely voice and a great rendition.

[@kristopherryanwatson]

Space Age. finally, a new song i can myself listening to more than a couple of times before i return to listening to old Pumpkins stuff.

[@Guitario666]

Still got it!

[@CharlieSheps]

Cool interview!

[@danielfiles773]

The chord changes in Space Age sound great in this version. Great choice to play.

[@wilburyuen]

I'm ready for the weekend

[@wacoblaze]

Love that dude.......

[@user-ct1ns6zw4z]

wow that was a great version of today

[@llllongo]

The same and sweet voice since early 90’s! ❤

[@Saddartha]

Defs not the same :(

[@reyngel]

Not the same at all, lol, what are you telling about

[@grizzlywhisker]

I honestly hadn't heard him speak or perform in many years. I think the most recent thing I had seen from Billy was the podcast he did with Joe Rogan, and that was maybe 5 years ago. It sounds like his voice has gotten quite a bit deeper/scratchier since then. It's not bad or anything, I think he still sounds pretty good for being in guy in his mid 50's who spent most of his life touring and performing for people, but in my opinion his voice is quite a bit different than the early 90's.

[@antfactor]

Very nice - thanks for sharing. "Every day is Sunday..." LOL! 🙏

[@oscarlopez3062]

Uno de los más talentosos músicos de la escena del rock de los últimos 30 años. Leyenda viva y que sigue renovándose con cada nuevo trabajo.CRACK!

[@nebulous8389]

Really need to see Billy Corgan react to random music he's never heard of!

[@BriantheLionNZ]

🤣🤣🤣 I know right? haha

[@trteeerryfse-wy2ww]

Pay me and I'll do it. If you think i won't sue you you're dead wrong

[@guitaristssuck8979]

If aliens have always been here why are we still calling them aliens? They're earthlings at this point...

[@derrikferguson3219]

The great Billy McStackins.

[@NightMedicine]

18:40 Billy doing his own voice is super funny.

[@GabrielaCaldas]

He performing today ❤❤❤❤

[@benjamincroft4106]

Love Billy!! Would've definitely been 100% forced to play Today instead of a new song. Damnnit KROQ let the man play his new shit, let it shine, it's so good!!!! Sure, Today is a good song but he literally could've showcased a new song!!

[@KatBuckleyXOX]

XOX

[@lindajames5065]

He had me, with his Song, …..❤️

[@lindajames5065]

I wish ❤️

[@JP-zi9mr]

Billy believes in aliens. Hooray!? Lol

[@GgWifi-ot2sh]

Billy is sickkk

[@BriantheLionNZ]

Oh wow I always loved his voice - omg, omg, and he's still cool and sounds as good as ever!! I love Crystal Method, dont know if thats their best. But Billy C... my man. 😍🥰🤩

[@josephkemnitz2731]

Acoustic Space Age was brilliant!

[@crimsonshadow7459]

Please play Hooray! Live

[@MIKEBORGIA]

ATUM is a great new record. I really don't care to hear the same old tired hits...I enjoy artists who evolve

[@TheLegend-yo3fw]

Excited for the New Album hope their will be some songs like 1979 and Bullet with Butterfly Wings and today 👍

[@Datmainman]

You’re gonna be very disappointed. I won’t say it’s bad it’s just not for me. But if other like it that’s okay.

[@TheLegend-yo3fw]

@@Datmainman good to know 👍

[@justinkassinger8238]

Nope lol

[@Brinta3]

You already have those songs. Wouldn’t you rather hear something new?

[@TheLegend-yo3fw]

@@Brinta3 with a old spin on it 👍

[@jcoriha]

Space Age is a great song.

[@alukuhito]

Is there a CFOX interview?

[@Imfromfrankston]

Stars should follow Stars worth sorrow Where all tomorrows That bore brunt, borrowed time Used to run, run blue I used to run, run abused Built 'round an orbit I'd presume But here there is nothing old, old of you (of you) And sold, sold as shrewd (as shrewd) They've spent their legends and said youth Where now is simply then I don't know, know true I just know, know of you (I just know) Set on a latch and pretty-proofed I hope you find your sun, sun to shine (to shine) Where all, all that's mine (that's mine) Is given up for something wise So then is simply now Stars should follow Stars worth sorrow Where all tomorrows That bore brunt, borrowed time Are mine

[@cleftturnip7774]

When are the smashing pumpkins going to get anew singer?

[@HansDelli]

00:15

[@BriantheLionNZ]

Man, who did you have spitting into that mic before Billy... Alien?

[@johncollins5552]

I recall Billy saying he never really found a way to get an acoustic guitar to sound right live on stage, so will he tour this atum triple album would be a 5 hour performance?

[@grizzlywhisker]

I was a huge Pumpkins fan in the 90's and I've always found Billy to be a pretty interesting guy. I know he's briefly mentioned in past interviews (I think on Joe Rogan and Howard Stern) about how he had some bizarre experiences when he was younger, and how he apparently encountered someone who was a "shape shifter," which I always assumed meant the person was some kind of alien body snatcher or demonic being... I don't know enough about it to really say much else, but I always wanted to hear Billy tell the story in depth for obvious reasons. I thought maybe he was going to mention it when he started talking about the existence of aliens and witnessing what he believed to be a UFO, but I guess not. It seems like he's apprehensive about talking about it publicly, which unfortunately makes me think we'll never get to hear the full story.

[@trteeerryfse-wy2ww]

They are real. I'm One. We just want to use your soul to power our alien vehicles. Give us your soul. Suffering is the currency of Satan. Satan is king. In hell you constantly taste piss, smell shit and feel like your on fire

[@brokentoysmusic]

He talks more about it on Howard Stern. It was a woman that shape shifted while they were in bed. He says he'll tell the full story when he writes his book. Hopefully, that comes sooner than later.

[@grizzlywhisker]

@@brokentoysmusic Yeah that’s pretty much all I’ve ever been able to find about it. I’ve always been interested in weird ghost/alien/UFO stories like skinwalker ranch, so hopefully he explains in detail someday.

[@SanctuaryWayz]

Aliens- Dr. Octagon

[@justinkassinger8238]

This concept sounds like david bowie ground control mixed with frank zappas joes garage.

[@Casualfulltime]

That dude with the phone needs to chill 😂

[@der4815162342]

somebody get him a guitar stand, come on guys!!!

[@justletmepostthis276]

Come on everyone, say it with me: "We are Free, We are Free..." [Sarcasm].

[@user-bx2xl7ex7r]

Magendea Color

[@justinkassinger8238]

Billy just never wanted to be the "rock star" we wanted him to be. He easily could have. SP could have easily been more successful than nirvana. He chose not to. Mad respect. Im impressed how preserved his voice is. Sounds like 93 corgan

[@Hulkamaniac418]

Why is it just Billy promoting the album? Where is everyone else? Lol

[@latentsea]

It’s a long story, Vampires and shit

[@BriantheLionNZ]

Wait, his middle name isn't Mayonnaise?

[@whitestuff10]

"2030 they're gonna be here?" "Yeah! But here's the crazy thing..." Aye okay Willy.

[@patjlinnane]

Thats why we all have to switch to electric cars

[@justletmepostthis276]

I didn't know the other Norm Macdonald played guitar. Huh. All this mindless entertainment, for endless minds, while some rich families thrive, and some just die out. Ah, what a fun game of old royals, eh?

[@ioncewasmikey]

Billy sounds a lot like Jack White in places here. Not sure I'd typically draw a comparison between the 2.

[@justinkassinger8238]

You mean jack white sounds like billy Corgan?

[@ioncewasmikey]

@@justinkassinger8238 No, because the video is of Billy Corgan. I specifically said he sounds like Jack White "here," meaning in this particular video. I know Billy came first, cmon.

[@thomasgriffiths7993]

33 songs!..And with such a story to tell its a shame theres no ^&%^&!ing lyrics in the album!

[@poor2pro]

THERE IS MAGIC IN THIS NEW ALBUM!!! Just maybe a little less Synth.

[@BitcoinBitz]

Nah its all trash

[@hedlesssNYC]

Billy is a star and a super talented technical musician and an amazingly gifted businessman, however D'arcy was the natural artist...and he let her sing like 1 song...and busted her chops.

[@latentsea]

And he didn’t even charge her a dime.

[@SupermanNew52]

He didn't have to let her sing anything, he IS The Smashing Pumpkins, he wrote everything.

[@c_monster429]

Bashar 🌈

[@Cureboy1]

ATUM sounds like Billy put a load of 'space rock opera' words into an AI chatbot, sang whatever words were spat out and plunked a load of synths over the top. Nonsense with synths. The joke is on the people that enjoy it.

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

Man… the new album is horrendous

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

A yes person?? Oh know. Billy don't be that dude

[@koolkat7618]

The only place it's actually successful is in his thoughts lol

[@slackjawedyorkle]

Billy's hyping up Atum and talking about how great, big and successful it is, yet plays a song from siamese dream lol

[@thenewholistic]

It is the 30th anniversary of Siamese Dream and he DID play “Space Age” which is from ATUM

[@BitcoinBitz]

This new album is an atrociously wretched pos joke on all of us! frig

[@gandolin66]

He is just a singing rat in a cage👍

[@Daniel-yt6sc]

He’s always been a hateful man

[@superdave452]

i love Billy…. not gonna lie though. ATUM sucks… badly