smashing
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That event will feature notably higher star power, with country star Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins performing, and Queen Latifah hosting.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Dwayne Johnson’s performance in “The Smashing Machine,” for all the film’s flaws, cleverly reconciled the dissonance between the outward images of masculine power and internal feelings of self-loathing.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Alternative rockers like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day began channeling the band’s signature blend of melody and crunchy guitars.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“Frampton Comes Alive!” inspired a generation of arena-rock artists, including Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Alice in Chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Grunge music dominated the airwaves, with bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden performing mosh-pit-appropriate tracks.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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