Summary:
- Billy Corgan refuses to be pressured into playing Smashing Pumpkins’ classic hits, prioritizing new material to avoid becoming “aging relics.”
- He emphasizes the importance of living in the present and creating fresh content, despite fans’ nostalgia.
- Corgan believes balancing old and new songs enhances live performances, providing an emotionally engaging experience for the audience.
- Smashing Pumpkins are set for a busy summer tour with dates in Europe and the U.S., including performances with Green Day and Rancid.
Source: Loudwire
