smile empty soul

Alternative

Smile Empty Soul releases new song and video for Savior

June 7, 2024

So excited to share that Smile Empty Soul have just released a new song, Savior. Their music crosses from hard rock to alt rock and is always one on our playlists! The new song is off their upcoming EP Swan Song which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group. The new song “Savior” addresses the challenging state of contemporary society, as explained by the band’s frontman, Sean Danielsen. “I feel like people have grown cold to each other and selfishness has stepped up as the primary mentality,” Danielsen reflects. The song’s poignant lyrics and gripping melody are a testament to the band’s signature sound and their ability to tackle relevant themes through their music. Check out the new song and watch the video here: Smile” has become known for its constant touring and never wavering honest sound/lyrics. They’ve never changed for anybody, and turned down many opportunities to “sell out” because it’s not who they are. With a new album, and just as much drive as they had starting [Read More]

Hard Rock

Hard rockers Romantic Rebel set to tour with Smile Empty Soul this summer

June 27, 2016

Hard rockers Romantic Rebel have announced they will be heading out on tour this summer with Smile Empty Soul. The tour kicks off on July 14th in Joplin, MO and concludes September 14th in St. George, UT. Check out the tour dates below: Tour Dates with Smile Empty Soul: 7/14/2016 Guitars Rock ‘n’ Country Bar Joplin MO 7/15/2016 Fubar St. Louis MO 7/16/2016 Outland Ballroom Springfield MO 7/19/2016 Open Chord Knoxville TN 7/20/2016 Hard Rock Café Louisville Louisville KY 7/22/2016 Oddbodys Dayton OH 7/23/2016 Six Pence Pub Parkersburg WV 7/24/2016 The Gin Mill Northampton PA 7/26/2016 Mac’s Bad Art Bar Syracuse NY 7/27/2016 Pineapple Jack’s Rochester NY 7/28/2016 The Outpost Kent OH 7/29/2016 The Music Factory Battle Creek MI 7/30/2016 The Machine Shop Flint MI 7/31/2016 Long Shot Rock Falls IL 8/2/2016 Top Fuel Saloon Braidwood IL 8/3/2016 District Bar & Grill Rockford IL 8/4/2016 H.O.M.E Bar Arlington Heights IL 8/5/2016 Q&Z Expo Center Ringle WI 8/6/2016 The Venue Dubuque IA 8/7/2016 The Metal Grill Cudahy WI 8/9/2016 Opinion Brewing Company Newport MN 8/10/2016 Bigs [Read More]

Acoustic

Interview with Sean Danielsen of Smile Empty Soul about solo EP and acoustic tour

November 18, 2014

The guitarist/vocalist Sean Danielsen from Smile Empty Soul has just released another solo EP, Food Chain which features five full band songs recorded at Babylon Studios in Van Nuys, California. “I’m really excited to be releasing my own solo music and doing my own shows,” said Danielsen. “It’s a nice change of pace for me, and a challenge that I’m looking forward to.” Sean truly takes you on a musical journey through emotion and his passion shines through each song. He really captures so much in his songwriting that creates an immediate connection to the listener and opens the door to their soul as demonstrated in Rescue Me and Beautiful Things. Food Chain highlights the versatility of Sean as it brings out a heavier rock edge with some amazing powerful and aggressive vocals that really stand out. The guitars have a punkier edge feel and you get amped with the fast pasted drums, definitely a new Go To track to start my day off! Sean is finishing up a round of acoustic shows and we had a [Read More]

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Acoustic

Sean Danielsen of Smile Empty Soul set to release solo EP, Food Chain and an acoustic tour

October 7, 2014

The guitarist/vocalist Sean Danielsen from Smile Empty Soul is set to release another solo EP. This time his EP, Food Chain will feature five full band songs recorded at Babylon Studios in Van Nuys, California. “I’m really excited to be releasing my own solo music and doing my own shows,” said Danielsen. “It’s a nice change of pace for me, and a challenge that I’m looking forward to.” Sean is planning on setting out on a fall acoustic tour which is set to start on Halloween. Check the dates below and see if you will be able to catch one of his shows: 10/31 – Houston, TX @ BFE Club 11/01 – San Leon, TX @ 12th St. Pier 11/02 – Tyler, TX @ Clicks 11/06 – Tulsa, OK @ Downtown Lounge 11/07 – Sioux, City IA @ The Chesterfield 11/09 – Des Moines, IA @ House Of Bricks 11/10 – Algona, IA @ Afterlife Lounge 11/11 – Waterloo, IA @ Spicoli’s 11/12 – Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater 11/13 – Lafayette, IN @ Hideaway 11/14 [Read More]

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Alternative

Counting down to the Smile Empty Soul release of Chemicals!

September 27, 2013

Three of the most amazingly talented musicians are set to release their new album, Chemicals on October 1st. I am talking about none other than Smile Empty Soul. These guys have been around delivering incredible music with some of the best lyrics in the industry since 1998. Every time a new album comes out, I hold my breath in anticipation since so many bands after years seem to set off and re-invent themselves and come out someone else. Other bands just put a replica of their last album wrapped in new chorus. Smile Empty Soul stays true to their sound and delivers original songs that just have me applauding at every song! Well, I have heard a peak of this new album and guess what, you are so in for an UNBELIEVABLE Smile Empty Soul album!!! You might have already heard their first single of the album, False Alarm and it is awesome. These guys give a  new definition to alternative rock because they give you such depth in lyrics and style that has you [Read More]

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Concerts

Smile Empty Soul and their new release 3’s

May 22, 2012

Today was the big day that I have been waiting for. The release date for Smile Empty Soul’s 3’s! I got to see Smile Empty Soul earlier this month at the Boardwalk in a small town outside of Sacramento for their Jagermesiter tour. That night was a long one with a six band lineup and we of course counted the minutes and waited for Smile Empty Soul to take the stage. They came out and right off had their die hard fans singing to “Don’t Ever Leave”. Then they played the single of their new album aptly titled 3’s, “Afterlife”. “Afterlife” has been receiving great airplay on XM Sirius Octane Channel and I am hoping with our help it will make it to the Big Uns Countdown soon. Well that night they had a pre-order available for their new album 3’s and I was of course rasing up front to buy it. So I waited and waited and then it came; that great little note in my INBOX letting me know that my Pre-Order of [Read More]