Smashing Pumpkins recently graced the outdoor stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live with a captivating live performance of their latest single, “Sighommi.” The band mesmerized the audience gathered in the parking lot behind the studio where the late-night show is filmed.
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“Sighommi” is a guitar-driven track from Smashing Pumpkins’ thirteenth studio album, Aghori Mhori Mei, which was released in August. The performance featured Billy Corgan, James Iha, Kiki Wong, Jimmy Chamberlin, Jack Bates, and Katie Cole showcasing their musical prowess.
Although “Sighommi” was the only song officially broadcasted, the audience was treated to a five-track set. The band followed up with “Jellybelly” from their album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” a cover of U2’s “Zoo Station,” and concluded with “Tonight, Tonight” and “1979.”
The outdoor stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live made a comeback earlier this year after being closed due to the pandemic and Hollywood strikes. Smashing Pumpkins joined the ranks of artists who have graced the stage since its reopening, including Cage the Elephant, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Green Day.
Despite no formal announcement of a tour for Aghori Mhori Mei, these one-off performances offer fans a glimpse of the new record live.
Rolling Stone praised Aghori Mhori Mei, noting Corgan’s return to a more thrashy and compact sound. With the core trio of Corgan, Iha, and Chamberlin, the album showcases the band’s enduring power, as seen in tracks like “Sighommi” that harken back to their rock roots.
FAQs
Q: Will Smashing Pumpkins go on tour for Aghori Mhori Mei?
A: As of now, there are no formal tour plans announced for Aghori Mhori Mei.
Q: What was the reaction to Smashing Pumpkins’ performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live?
A: The band received praise for their energetic performance of “Sighommi” and other tracks during the show.
Credit: www.rollingstone.com
