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Billy Corgan Champions Geese, Compares to Springsteen

11/26/2025

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Billy Corgan, frontman of Smashing Pumpkins, discovered Geese on the YouTube series Track Star after hearing their song "Au Pays du Cocaine," which he said resembles Bruce Springsteen's style.
He joked about a fight between Geese and Goose, saying "Winner takes all."
Geese have gained recognition from Nick Cave and Patti Smith, while Corgan notes a younger Smashing Pumpkins audience.
Geese's latest album Getting Killed was released in September.

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Billy Corgan, frontman of Smashing Pumpkins, discovered Geese on the YouTube series Track Star after hearing their song "Au Pays du Cocaine," which he said resembles Bruce Springsteen's style.
He joked about a fight between Geese and Goose, saying "Winner takes all."
Geese have gained recognition from Nick Cave and Patti Smith, while Corgan notes a younger Smashing Pumpkins audience.
Geese's latest album Getting Killed was released in September.