After a month of media hype following the news that bassist D’Arcy Wretsky was excluded from the reuinited lineup by Corgan, the enigmatic frontman has taken to Instagram to announce the forthcoming release of new music. Detailing the band’s plan to release the new material in the form of two four-track EPs, Corgan also hinted that we might hear a taste of new material as early as May.
“Almost all the musical side is done with 2 days to go, leaving background vocals and last minute touches/flourishes/drang,” Corgan wrote, as well as revealing the titles of the upcoming tracks. “For those who missed it, the 8 songs are as titled: Solara, Marchin’ On, Travels, Seek and You Shall Destroy, With Sympathy, Knights of Malta, Silvery Sometimes (Ghosts), and Alienation.”
In a follow up post, Corgan added he was “very pleased with this music,” and that “James [Iha], Jimmy [Chamberlain] and Jeff [Schroeder, Wretsky’s replacement] have put in a spectacular effort.” The EPs are set to be produced by the legendary Rick Rubin, and will be the first to feature Smashing Pumpkins’ original lineup since 2000’s Machina/The Machines of God.
