SMILE EMPTY SOUL Lead Singer and Songwriter SEAN DANIELSEN - Artist Interview

We are beyond pumped to bring you all our exclusive interview with the front man of the legendary post grunge band SMILE EMPTY SOUL, Sean Danielsen!! Beginning in Santa Clarita, California in 1998, Smile Empty Soul has since gone on to release eight studio albums (with the latest being 2021's "Black Pilled") and numerous EPs!

Brian talks with Sean about a number of interesting topics, including how he's never shied away from sensitive topics in his songwriting, how he's blended multiple music genres, how they've overcome turmoil with record labels, and much more! With smash hits like "Silhouettes", "Bottom of the Bottle", and "Exodus", Smile Empty Soul has managed to stay fresh and relevant for over twenty years! We want to thank the Empire Concert Club in Akron, OH, where this interview took place! You can find out more about this cool venue by visiting their website at:

https://www.facebook.com/theempireconcertclubandbar/

If you're looking for a pioneer in the post grunge rock scene who's still going strong, be sure to check out Smile Empty Soul! To follow them online, visit:

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Biographical information on Smile Empty Soul from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smile_Empty_Soul):

Smile Empty Soul is an American rock band, originally from Santa Clarita, California, United States. It was started in 1998 by Sean Danielsen (vocals and guitar), Ryan Martin (bass), and Derek Gledhill (drums). Following the departure of Gledhill and Martin from the band in 2005 and 2017, respectively, Danielsen remains the only founding member still active as well as the band's primary songwriter, frontman, and leader.

Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998, while its original members were attending different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Sean Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin and drummer Derek Gledhill.

After playing numerous hometown gigs, Smile Empty Soul ventured to the Sunset Strip, and later gave a demo to John Parker of Los Angeles indie label, ThroBack Records, which led later on to a record deal with Jason Flom's Lava Records.
In October 2016, the band stated via their Facebook page that in early 2017, they plan to release a compilation album consisting of 13 rare and unreleased tracks. On 10 December 2016 the compilation album was announced as Rarities as well as artwork and some track names.

In September 2017, the ensemble announced via their Facebook page that Kilmer and Martin would be parting ways with Smile Empty Soul, leaving Danielsen as the only remaining original band member. Mark Young, originally from Hed PE and Victor Ribas, originally from HURT, have joined the band as both touring and recording musicians on bass and drums/percussion/vocals respectively.

In May 2018, Young announced his departure from the ensemble.

On February 7, 2019 it was announced that Smile Empty Soul will be releasing an acoustic EP titled The Acoustic Sessions. Volume 1 In August 2019, Danielsen announced that the ensemble planned to release an EP entitled Sheep.

On February 14, 2020 Sean was teasing new gear on Smile Empty Soul Page with Caption "Interesting things to come........" and Sean revealing Smile Empty Soul will continue as 2 Member Band Only.