Industry Apr 16, 2026
Billy Corgan Rejects AI in Music Creation
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman patently refuses to use AI when making music. Billy Corgan Vows Never Use AI to Make Music: “It’s a Deal with the Devil” Spencer Kaufman
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Billy Corgan, the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, has declared he will never use artificial intelligence in his music-making process. Corgan characterized the use of AI in music as prohibitive, referring to it as “a deal with the devil.” Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.