Billy Corgan is no stranger to upsetting people on the internet. But on a November morning, he seems remorseful to have upset a particular demographic: witches.
“It’s Witchgate!” he announces.
Smashing Pumpkins’ latest album, Cyr, released last Friday, is a roving 20-song double album that courses with currents of ‘80s synth-pop and darkwave occultism — tailored most fittingly for the darkest days of the year. Corgan, 53, takes special care to note that he pronounces the title, named after a fourth-century child saint, like “seer.” But…
