Billy Corgan is giving Olivia Rodrigo high praise, pointing to her creativity, musical instincts, and willingness to embrace imperfections as reasons he admires her work.
During an October 22 appearance on the Popcast podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman discussed what makes Rodrigo stand out among younger artists. He praised her confidence in exploring different musical influences without feeling pressured to make every recording sound perfect.
Corgan also addressed comparisons between Rodrigo’s music and the Smashing Pumpkins’ catalog. Rather than viewing those similarities negatively, he welcomed the connection between their musical styles.