 Prior to the co-headlining dates, the band performed a series of acoustic shows with drum machines and tapes for percussion.When the time came for the co-headlining tour, plans for a drummer fell through and Corgan recruited Chamberlin to reunite for the shows.On February 1, 2016, it was announced that the band would continue their "In Plainsong" acoustic tour with Jimmy Chamberlin on drums and were planning to head "straight to the studio after the dates to record a brand new album inspired by the sounds explored in the new acoustic setting".