The Smashing Pumpkins have filed a lawsuit against their label, Virgin Records, claiming the label illegally used the band's name and music in promotional deals that hurt the band's credibility with fans. The band filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit on March 24th in Los Angeles Superior Court. The band's lawsuit stems from Virgin's use of the band in a "Pepsi Stuff" promotion with Amazon and Pepsi.
The Smashing Pumpkins released their comeback album Zeitgeist last year.
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Death Cab for Cutie has revealed the artwork for their new full-length, Narrow Stairs, online here. The album is the follow-up to Plans and is due out May 13th. Read more
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The Raconteurs new full-length, Consolers of the Lonely, is now available for digital purchase online here. The album will also see a release in stores tomorrow. Read more
Jakob Dylan will release his debut solo recording, Seeing Things, on June 10th via Columbia Records. You can stream the song "Something Good This Way Comes" from the album online here. Read more
Fuse TV has launched a "Backstage Passport" for the upcoming NOFX series that is set to air on the TV channel online here. The 8-part series premieres Tuesday, April 15 @ 10:00 PM EST on Fuse. Read more
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An e-card for Embrace the End's sophomore effort, Ley Lines, has been made available online here. The album is due out April 15th via Century Media Records. Read more
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Bannerpilot have posted two more songs from their upcoming full-length, Resignation Day, online here. The album is due out in May via Go Kart Records. Read more
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