Big Smashing Pumpkins announcement coming this Monday (March 24th) - Page 5

amoergosum · 03-23-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Funbags

I'm pretty sure it didn't mention SP at all when I last looked, so it must have been changed very recently.

I think you mix it up with Billy's Twitter account.
Billy's account description doesn't mention SP anymore.
He removed the SP link recently.
As far as I remember Mike never removed "Drummer for Smashing Pumpkins".

Tuscaloosa · 03-23-2014, 01:12 PM

new business model as per the modern fan

killtrocity · 03-23-2014, 01:49 PM

BIG NEWS ABOUT BILLY:

slunken · 03-23-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Araneae

Now it has come to the point where anything less than a Jimmy return is going to be a disappointment to the fans..

To be fair, smashing pumpkins fans are pretty fucking stupid. Why does anyone believe jimmy might be coming back. It's the stupidest theory I've ever heard.

amoergosum · 03-23-2014, 03:39 PM

Does this guy know more than we know?

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In fact, some bands—much to their surprise—walked away from the show with broad smiles on their faces. Bearcubbin’s Mike Byrne said he knew of SXSW’s soured reputation, and was bracing for tough times. (And this is coming from a guy who used to drum for the Smashing Pumpkins.) Luckily, Bearcubbin’ caught the attention of the Austin events website, Do512.com, which gave the band four extra sets amongst their official shows.

“It’s exciting to know that if you play well, something good can happen,” Byrne says. “This is what SXSW is supposed to be about.”

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http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-3..._maybe%29.html

Araneae · 03-23-2014, 03:46 PM

Mike not being part of SP anymore has been pretty obvious, I think.

Araneae · 03-23-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slunken

To be fair, smashing pumpkins fans are pretty fucking stupid. Why does anyone believe jimmy might be coming back. It's the stupidest theory I've ever heard.

There's a lot of wishful thinking. It seems clear that Mike and Nicole are no longer part of the band, and I guess it's also because Billy occasionally tweets Jimmy related things and that Jimmy doesn't hate him anymore.

amoergosum · 03-23-2014, 03:57 PM

I wonder though why Mike & Nicole haven't released a statement yet.
Why would they want to keep it a secret until Billy's announcement?

Araneae · 03-23-2014, 04:03 PM

That's a good point. Unofficial gag order, maybe? Fuck, maybe they don't even know what's really going on for certain. They could be in the dark about it. Last thing we heard from Nicole was that SP was on hiatus.

Billy could pull a Robert Smith and just announce that the band is functioning as a 2 piece from now on without telling the others.

Saih · 03-23-2014, 04:12 PM

Getting Jimmy back into the band would be the logical thing to do, but this is Belly we're talking about. He'd sooner get one of the Jonas Brothers to reach out to younger audiences.

amoergosum · 03-23-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Banana

Jimmy was collaborating with Nicole on some other project.

They weren't even in the studio together. Tyson Meade did that Kickstarter thing in order to finance a new album. Jimmy agreed to record three drum tracks. Quite a while later Nicole was asked to record vocals for one song. It was just a coincidence that Jimmy recorded a drum track for it.

Order 66 · 03-23-2014, 04:21 PM

is jimmy the chinese man

Baffler_Meal · 03-23-2014, 04:23 PM

I hope there is another super embarrassing drumming competition for the new drummer.

amoergosum · 03-23-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by qlitchford

I hope there is another super embarrassing drumming competition for the new drummer.

I wonder who would show up for the next audition.

Tuscaloosa · 03-23-2014, 04:40 PM

>implying jimmy would agree to ever "come back"

Tuscaloosa · 03-23-2014, 05:02 PM

going to bed early tonight so it will be tomorrow sooner

Saih · 03-23-2014, 05:16 PM

Belly tweeting shit like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTzDONk9oeI isn't keeping me hopeful

slunken · 03-23-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Banana

I would say the dots are pretty easy to connect. The series of clues hinting that Mike has left/been booted from the band all the while that Jimmy was collaborating with Nicole on some other project. Now this announcement of a big announcement after 1-2 years of nothing from this band.

That's fair I guess but I still don't see it happening. At best SP becomes a billy solo studio project and JC contributes drums to a song or two.

TuralyonW3 · 03-23-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Saih

Belly tweeting shit like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTzDONk9oeI isn't keeping me hopeful

the disentigration loops are great...is this your first exposure?

Araneae · 03-23-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Saih

Belly tweeting shit like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTzDONk9oeI isn't keeping me hopeful

Looks like Billy finally caught up to Pitchfork.

It would be pretty amusing if the announcement is that Billy is turning SP into 2 a piece avant-garde project.

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Originally Posted by Banana

I think Corgan wants that HoF induction and with eligibility coming up and Nirvana already making it in I believe Corgan wants to make one more run at relevancy to help making that happen and he knows he at least needs Jimmy back for that.

Nirvana was a fucking shoo-in. Realistically speaking, I think SP's chances of getting into the HoF are tenuous at best, especially on the first ballot. I don't think having Jimmy back in the band will change anyone's mind on the matter.

D. · 03-23-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TuralyonW3

the disentigration loops are great...is this your first exposure?

it is for me; sounds beautiful tbh

pavementtune · 03-23-2014, 08:01 PM

Brian Eno anyone?

Araneae · 03-23-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by D.

it is for me; sounds beautiful tbh

The story behind its creation is pretty fucking beautiful, too.

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Originally Posted by pavementtune

Brian Eno anyone?

Definitely. Basinski has cited him as a huge influence.

slunken · 03-23-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Araneae

The story behind its creation is pretty fucking beautiful, too.

.

This

Starla · 03-23-2014, 10:22 PM

Tomorrow is my birthday. Hope it's good and not some bullshit!

fuzzyroes · 03-23-2014, 11:37 PM

I just headed over to the O-board to hear what the fanboys were thinking of this announcement and I noticed that the Band picture on the homepage has been replaced with an image of a shamrock.

This has announcements GOTTA be to do with the line-up!

T&T · 03-23-2014, 11:55 PM

is this getting announced in 5 mins
or have they delayed the announcement?

slunken · 03-24-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzzyroes

This has announcements GOTTA be to do with the line-up!

It obviously will be but what retarded smashing pumpkins don't realize is that "getting rid of old drummer" does not equal "getting a new drummer," let alone JC.

I'm guessing BC is finally finished with having a full time "band" (thank god). If anything it doesn't make sense for him in this stage of his career to keep the hired hands around full time. He doesn't need a drummer or a bass player to write songs at home.

slunken · 03-24-2014, 12:31 AM

writing songs is not a touring band - and didn't he say a while ago he was pretty much done with the idea of a touring band?

slunken · 03-24-2014, 12:36 AM

my point was why retain a bunch of hired hands now for an album that may or may not come out and be toured with in a couple of years?

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03-23-2014, 01:12 PM	#122
Tuscaloosa Demi-God Posts: 251	new business model as per the modern fan

03-23-2014, 01:49 PM	#123
killtrocity Saturday Night Goth Location: POLLOS Posts: 9,207	BIG NEWS ABOUT BILLY:

03-23-2014, 03:46 PM	#126
Araneae Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,887	Mike not being part of SP anymore has been pretty obvious, I think.

03-23-2014, 03:57 PM	#128
amoergosum Minion of Satan Posts: 6,014	I wonder though why Mike & Nicole haven't released a statement yet. Why would they want to keep it a secret until Billy's announcement?

03-23-2014, 04:03 PM	#129
Araneae Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,887	That's a good point. Unofficial gag order, maybe? Fuck, maybe they don't even know what's really going on for certain. They could be in the dark about it. Last thing we heard from Nicole was that SP was on hiatus. Billy could pull a Robert Smith and just announce that the band is functioning as a 2 piece from now on without telling the others.

03-23-2014, 04:12 PM	#130
Saih Pledge Posts: 112	Getting Jimmy back into the band would be the logical thing to do, but this is Belly we're talking about. He'd sooner get one of the Jonas Brothers to reach out to younger audiences.

03-23-2014, 04:21 PM	#132
Order 66 Socialphobic Posts: 11,831	is jimmy the chinese man

03-23-2014, 04:23 PM	#133
Baffler_Meal Mothmonsterman Posts: 336	I hope there is another super embarrassing drumming competition for the new drummer.

03-23-2014, 04:40 PM	#135
Tuscaloosa Demi-God Posts: 251	>implying jimmy would agree to ever "come back"

03-23-2014, 05:02 PM	#136
Tuscaloosa Demi-God Posts: 251	going to bed early tonight so it will be tomorrow sooner

03-23-2014, 05:16 PM	#137
Saih Pledge Posts: 112	Belly tweeting shit like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTzDONk9oeI isn't keeping me hopeful

03-23-2014, 08:01 PM	#142
pavementtune ************** Location: I'm a quitter. I come from a long line of quitters. It's amazing I'm here at all. Posts: 8,661	Brian Eno anyone?

03-23-2014, 11:37 PM	#146
fuzzyroes Banned Posts: 21,169	I just headed over to the O-board to hear what the fanboys were thinking of this announcement and I noticed that the Band picture on the homepage has been replaced with an image of a shamrock. This has announcements GOTTA be to do with the line-up!

03-23-2014, 11:55 PM	#147
T&T Socialphobic Location: montreal Posts: 11,679	is this getting announced in 5 mins or have they delayed the announcement?

03-24-2014, 12:31 AM	#149
slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	writing songs is not a touring band - and didn't he say a while ago he was pretty much done with the idea of a touring band?

03-24-2014, 12:36 AM	#150
slunken Virgo Posts: 42,781	my point was why retain a bunch of hired hands now for an album that may or may not come out and be toured with in a couple of years?