# Retro-Pop Superbands ‘Tinted Windows' Unites Hanson, Smashing Pumpkins and Friends By TopDog | Published 2009-04-20 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pop-revival References: [bostonherald](http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1166704) What do you get when you mix Smashing Pumpkins, Hanson, Fountains of Wayne and Cheap Trick? You get a [retro-pop multi-generational grab bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-like-its-99). Tinted Windows features Taylor Hanson (Hanson), Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), and Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick). This [new musical collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-linkin-park-gummy-mix) could soon hit the mainstream as their self-titled album is released. Barring any 'Hanson Stigma', Tinted windows may turn out to be Tomorrow's Superband. **Implications** - Regardless of the quality of the music, Tinted Windows may just be a success on name recognition alone! With names like that bringing back all the best memories from every child of the nineties, it's hard to go wrong. Besides, in the viral video world, humor-infused videos like this one are sure to generate enough public buzz to skyrocket these [90s pop stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-brew-beers) right back into the spotlight! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-pop Revival:** The coming together of popular bands from the 90s suggests a consumer demand for nostalgic music and style. - **Superband Phenomenon:** The formation of 'superbands' comprised of popular individual artists can generate massive hype and demand. - **Humor-infused Marketing:** The use of fun, meme-worthy video content can help generate buzz and increase exposure for new music releases. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Industry:** Frequent collaborations between popular artists can be leveraged to create a unique musical genre that captures the attention of mainstream music fans. - **Fashion Industry:** Reviving popular 90s fashion styles can leverage the nostalgia trend and increase demand for retro-inspired clothing. - **Marketing Industry:** The use of humor-infused video content can be leveraged by brands to generate buzz and increase interest for product launches and promotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Rock Band-Branded Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashing-pumpkins-bourbon.md) - [Celebratory Rock Album Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smashing-pumpkins-and-vosges-hautchocolat.md) - [Feline Boy Band Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-mix.md) - [Retro AI Radio Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fizz-fm.md) - [Collaborative Rock Band Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-linkin-park-gummy-mix.md) - [Rock Band-Collaborative Iced Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerplunk-kandy-grape-slurpee.md) - [Iced Coffee-Inspired Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-ep.md) - [Music-Focused NFT Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-barker.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md)