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Template:Short description Template:Unreliable sources Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox musical artist Smile Empty Soul is an American rock band, originally from Santa Clarita, California. It was started in 1998 by Sean Danielsen (vocals and guitar), Ryan Martin (bass), and Derek Gledhill (drums). After the departure of Gledhill and Martin from the band in 2005 and 2017, respectively, Danielsen remains the only founding member active as the band's primary songwriter, frontman, and its leader.<ref name = artistdirect1>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Beginnings (1998–2003)

Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> while its original members attended 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. They later gave a demo to John Parker of ThroBack Records, a Los Angeles indie label leading later on to a record deal with Jason Flom's Lava Records.<ref name = artistdirect1/>

Self-titled debut album (2003–2005)

On May 27, 2003, the band released their self-titled debut album Smile Empty Soul.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The album was produced by John Lewis Parker<ref name = artistdirect1/> and mixed by David J. Holman.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Three singles, "Bottom of a Bottle", "Nowhere Kids", and "Silhouettes" were released via the recording. In March 2005, the album was certified gold with sales of 500,000+ units.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Anxiety (2005–2006)

In 2005, before the recording of their second album Anxiety was finished, drummer Derek Gledhill was replaced by Flickerstick percussionist Dominic Weir.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> Their album Anxiety was not released at the time, due to the band parting ways with Lava Records after the company refused to release their record.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On July 13, 2006,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Smile Empty Soul signed with independent label, Bieler Bros. Records.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> At that point, drummer Dominic Weir had been replaced by Jake Kilmer<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Mike Booth (formerly of Cold) was added as a second guitarist.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Vultures (2006–2009)

On October 24, 2006, the band released Vultures, the official follow-up to their 2003 Smile Empty Soul. The album does not feature songs from the unreleased Anxiety.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The first single released on Vultures was the song "The Hit".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Vultures debuted at No. 169 on the Billboard 200 album charts<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> with just over 5,000 copies sold.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The band then embarked on a tour with The Exies.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In late April 2007,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the band parted ways with Mike Booth, which was a mutual split. The band did not replace him continuing on as a 3 piece.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The trio started recording their next record in Greenville, South Carolina on February 1, 2008.<ref name="blistering.com">Template:Cite web</ref>

Consciousness and More Anxiety (2009–2012)

Soon after the recording for their album entitled Consciousness was finished,<ref name="blistering.com"/> the band recorded a few more songs.<ref name="blistering.com"/> Later, the band confirmed that they had signed with F.O.F./EMI records.<ref name="blistering.com"/> Consciousness was released in August 2009.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In November 2009, the 2005 album Anxiety was released on iTunes.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>Template:Better source needed<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On March 9, 2010, More Anxiety, a special edition of Anxiety including a bonus DVD was released.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Smile Empty Soul released music videos for "We're Through"<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and "Faker" from Consciousness.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2009, it was announced that Danielsen formed a new group called World Fire Brigade with Fuel vocalist Brett Scallions. Ir also consisted of bassist Brad Stewart (ex-Shinedown) and former Candiria drummer Ken Schalk. The debut studio album, entitled Spreading My Wings, was released in August 2012 through FrostByte Media.<ref name="loudwire1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="blabbermouth1">Template:Cite web</ref>

3's (2012–2013)

On March 14, 2012, it was announced that Smile Empty Soul had signed with eOne. They released 3's with eOne on May 22, 2012.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In March 2012, "Afterlife", the first single from 3's, was released.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In April 2013, Danielsen released his solo EP Enjoy the Process<ref name="Joplin Globe">Template:Cite web</ref> and later, October 1, 2013 was announced as the expected date of release.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Chemicals (2013–2015)

Template:AnchorIn June 2013 it was announced that Smile Empty Soul formed Two Disciples Entertainment, an imprint label, in conjunction with Pavement Entertainment<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and would release Chemicals in the fall of 2013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On November 3, 2014, Danielsen released a second solo EP entitled Food Chain.<ref name="Joplin Globe"/>

Shapeshifter (2015–2017)

In September 2015, Smile Empty Soul announced on their Facebook that an EP and DVD release was expected in early 2016.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> In November 2015, the band published the artwork for the EP.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> The title for the EP was announced in January 2016 as Shapeshifter<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> and the release date is to be April 1, 2016.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref>

Rarities, Oblivion and Sheep (2017–present)

In October 2016, the band said on Facebook that in early 2017, a compilation album consisting of 13 rare and unreleased tracks would come out.<ref name="facebook.com">Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> On December 10, 2016, the compilation album title was announced as Rarities and artwork and some track names were announced.

In September 2017, they announced via Facebook that Kilmer and Martin would leave Smile Empty Soul, leaving Danielsen as the only original band member.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> Mark Young, originally from Hed PE<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Victor Ribas, originally from HURT, joined the band as both touring and recording musicians on bass and drums/percussion/vocals respectively.<ref name="facebook.com1">Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> In May 2018, Young announced his departure from the band.<ref name="facebook.com2">Template:Cite web</ref>

On February 7, 2019 it was announced that Smile Empty Soul would release an acoustic EP, The Acoustic Sessions. Volume 1<ref name="New EP">Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> In August 2019, Danielsen announced that the ensemble planned to release an EP entitled Sheep.<ref name="Sean Danielsen">Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> On February 14, 2020 he showed gear related to a new project on Smile Empty Soul Page with a caption "Interesting things to come" revealing that Smile Empty Soul would continue with only two band members.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> On May 18, 2020, it was announced on Facebook along with album art that Acoustic Sessions Vol.2 would be recorded.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref>

On July 2, 2020, the duo announced that since they were unable to tour due to the pandemic, they would record an EP titled 2020.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref>

Band members

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Smile Empty Soul performing at South by So What?! music festival in Texas, March 2014

Current members

Former members

  • Derek Gledhill – drums, backing vocals (1998–2005)
  • Dominic Weir – drums (2005–2006)
  • Mike Booth – lead guitars (2006–2007)
  • Ryan Martin – bass, backing vocals (1998–2017)
  • Jake Kilmer – drums, backing vocals (2006–2017)
  • Mark Young – bass guitar (2017–2018)<ref name="facebook.com2"/>
  • Victor Ribas – drums, backing vocals (2017–2018)Template:Citation needed
  • Ty Del Rose – drums (2018–2024)

Former touring members

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Discography

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