“Most people are living lives of sort of survival. And constantly posing an existential crisis, either through fantasy or oblivion, really has been pretty much explored in rock and roll. At least in the western version of rock n' roll.”

A musician and songwriter from the United States, Billy Corgan rose to prominence in the 1990s as the frontman of the influential rock band Smashing Pumpkins. He is known for his introspective lyrics, genre-blending compositions, and contributions to alternative rock’s emotional depth.