The Smashing Pumpkins

In September 2014, when The Smashing Pumpkins took the stage at KOKO in London, they were riding the wave of their album *Monuments to an Elegy*, which had dropped just a month earlier. This performance of "Zero" reflects a band that was both nostalgic for their earlier hits and eager to showcase new material. Interestingly, *Monuments to an Elegy* marked a significant moment for them as it was the first record they produced without founding member and guitarist James Iha since 2000's *Machina/The Machines of God*. During this period, frontman Billy Corgan was stepping into a new phase of creation, blending classic Pumpkins’ aesthetics with contemporary sounds. The energy at KOKO indicates how the band was still very much alive in the rock scene, reminding fans that their signature sound—and passion—had not waned. This live performance encapsulates a beautiful moment of their journey, simultaneously celebrating legacy and evolution.

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