Melissa Auf der Maur releases first music in 16 years; Hole tease Friday announcement

Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, has announced her first new music in 16 years. The release, titled BASS WOMB ROOM: My '90s 4-Track Demos x Field Recordings, is due out on September 4 via Envision Records. Separately, the band Hole teased an unspecified announcement for Friday, fuelling speculation about a possible reunion or new project.