James Iha's guest appearances

James Iha

Murmur Digital Radio

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The Smashing Pumpkast

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Jimmy Chamberlin

Billy Corgan

Thurston Moore

Sharon Van Etten

Lynsey Addario

Johnny Marr

Jonathan Safran Foer

James Corden

Jeff Bridges

Henry Rollins

Louis Theroux

Alex Ross

Chuck Palahniuk

Zola Jesus

Luke Spiller

OwlTail

Today on the Pumpkast, we take a trip down south with James Iha's 1998 country-tinged solo album, "Let It Come Down"! While it was not a hit with critics or audiences, there is plenty to appreciate about this cozy gem. Frank and Pat discuss how James deliberately avoided a "watered down Pumpkins" album (and how they're not too proud to admit they probably would have been fine with that), and the album's impressive list of collaborators, including Nina Gordon, Adam Schlesinger and D'Arcy. We also delve into the contrast between James' trademark dry sarcasm and his penchant for earnest, sappy love songs, how there were stronger choices than "Be Strong Now" for the single, and Frank’s secret history as "The Walrus," a lesser-known member of KISS. It's a fun detour down Iha Lane to those heady, pre-Adore days in Pumpkinland. Hallelujah, we're in love with -- well, we're at least glad we gave a good listen to -- this album! Follow us on the socials! Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Please rate and review us!

Today on the Pumpkast, we take a trip down south with James Iha's 1998 country-tinged solo album, "Let It Come Down"! While it was not a hit with critics or audiences, there is plenty to appreciate about this cozy gem. Frank and Pat discuss how James deliberately avoided a "watered down Pumpkins" album (and how they're not too proud to admit they probably would have been fine with that), and the album's impressive list of collaborators, including Nina Gordon, Adam Schlesinger and D'Arcy. We also delve into the contrast between James' trademark dry sarcasm and his penchant for earnest, sappy love songs, how there were stronger choices than "Be Strong Now" for the single, and Frank’s secret history as "The Walrus," a lesser-known member of KISS. It's a fun detour down Iha Lane to those heady, pre-Adore days in Pumpkinland. Hallelujah, we're in love with -- well, we're at least glad we gave a good listen to -- this album! Follow us on the socials! Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smashingpumpkast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@smashingpumpkast</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PumpkinsPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PumpkinsPodcast</a> Please rate and review us!

JAMES IHA - LET IT COME DOWN

Continuing our deep dive into Smashing Pumpkins history, we're joined this week by drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and guitarist James Iha. The History of Alternative podcast is sponsored by Wintrust.

The History of Smashing Pumpkins, Pt. 2: Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha (Episode 5)

James Iha checks-in to discuss : Act 2 of his career, a phrase he learned in Los Angeles, and how reconnecting with Smashing Pumpkins is a "beautiful thing".

James Iha checks-in to discuss : Act 2 of his career, a phrase he learned in Los Angeles, and how reconnecting with Smashing Pumpkins is a "beautiful thing".

Murmur 17 : James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins