Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast with Billy Corgan - Smashing Pumpkins
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Mar 12, 2025 
Billy Corgan, the iconic frontman of the Smashing Pumpkins, delves into the band's new album, Aghori Mhori Mei. He shares insights on the creative process, including the collaboration with bandmates James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlain. Corgan reflects on navigating nostalgia in interviews and the decision to release the full album at once for touring momentum. He also discusses his family's amusing rule about cursing, and reveals his growing appreciation for punk music while touring with Green Day.
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Deliberate Return To A Signature Sound
- Billy Corgan describes Aghori Mhori Mei as a fusion of past and future that intentionally recalls early Pumpkins records.
- He framed the album as an organic return, not a calculated attempt to recreate past success.
How Songs Move From Solo Ideas To Band Sound
- Billy explains his writing process: he writes most songs alone, then collaborates with Jimmy Chamberlain and James Iha on arrangements and textures.
- He says James brings the dreamy elements while he provides heavier, metal-leaning parts, creating the band's distinctive blend.
Rejecting Prolonged Single Rollouts
- Billy criticized the single-release model and delayed album rollouts as outdated in today's fast-moving culture.
- He preferred releasing the full album so listeners can experience the record aligned with live shows and current moments.