Black Friday may take on an entirely new meaning if Mom & Pop Record Stores have their way. Several new picture discs and black circles are set to be released on November 23rd. Fans of Alternative Music will not be disappointed. The full list of releases is here.

Who knew that Billy Corgan was such a festive guy? In a recent interview, Corgan was asked what comes next when the current tour ends. His answer included confirmation of more live shows in 2019, more writing and recording and his desire for a Smashing Pumpkins Christmas album. Such a release would include Holiday standards and some originals. More of the interview is here.