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Smashing Pumpkins frontman William Patrick Corgan, better known as Billy Corgan, has shared “The Spaniards,” the second track off his forthcoming Rick Rubin produced solo album Ogilala. The ethereal song is available now at all digital retailers. Ogilala is due for release on October 13th via BMG. Fans who pre-order the album will receive instant downloads of “The Spaniards” and previously released track “Aeronaut.”
Corgan has also shared an accompanying music video for “The Spaniards” that can be seen below. Directed by longtime collaborator Linda Strawberry, the video is comprised of scenes from Corgan’s recently announced silent film set to the music of Ogilala, Pillbox. Inspired by a hero’s journey, Pillbox was written by Corgan, and directed by Corgan alongside Strawberry. The film will premiere next month with four sold out screenings in London, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
This Sunday (Oct 1st), Corgan will debut new material from Ogilala at a special live performance for Berlin Live. Fans around the globe can tune in to a live stream of the performance on October 1st at 7 pm CET.
Corgan announced Ogilala last month and shared its striking first track “Aeronaut,” which is available at all digital outlets. Produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at Shangri La studios in Malibu, Ogilala presents Corgan’s distinctive vocals and melodies across a sparse, but rich palette of acoustic guitar, piano, and strings.
Ogilala will be available digitally as well as physically on CD and 180-gram gatefold vinyl. A limited edition opaque blue vinyl will be available directly from Corgan’s web store and a limited edition pink vinyl will be available at select indie retailers. Fans who pre-order the album will receive an immediate download of “Aeronaut.”
Next month, Corgan will embark on a solo acoustic North American tour that kicks off on October 14th in Brooklyn, NY and wraps up on November 12th in Los Angeles, CA with a four night stint at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. These intimate performances will see Corgan perform songs from Ogilala, as well as a second set which will span works from his earliest days through his years as the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins and beyond.
