Alternative rock band Smile Empty Soul released their highly anticipated EP Swan Song through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The band, known for their signature blend of gritty rock and emotionally charged lyrics, has been teasing fans with the release of the individual tracks leading up to the full EP. The complete digital release dropped February 28th, while the CD & limited edition colored vinyl is available today, April 11, 2025.
“I’m really excited for the ‘Swan Song’ release, as this is a quality batch of songs that I’ve worked very hard on. I feel it’s one of our most mature releases to date and I really hope our fans like it,” says Sean Danielsen.
Swan Song was written and produced by the band’s frontman, Sean Danielsen, who’s known for his distinctive songwriting and raw vocal delivery. The EP was engineered by Brian Scheffer and mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl, whose expertise has shaped the sound of many notable rock acts. Together, they’ve created a powerful collection of tracks.
Swan Song is available HERE
In support of the new EP, Smile Empty Soul will be co-headling with Tantric on the Bottom of a Breakdown tour beginning March 5th in Hobbs, NM at Diamond Dil’s (dates below). They will also be playing the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY on September 20, 2025.
In addition, the band announced that they will be on the Creed Summer of 99′ Cruise April 17 – 21, 2026.
Bottom of a Breakdown Tour:
5/13 Huntsville AL, Furniture Factory Bar & Grill
5/15 Daytona Beach FL, Welcome to Rockville
5/17 Destin FL, Club LA, w/ Filter, The Union Underground
5/19 Summerville SC, Trolley Pub, w/ Tantric
5/20 Greenville SC, The Radio Room, w/ Tantric
5/21 Annapolis MD, Rams Head on Stage, w/ Tantric
5/22 Virginia Beach VA, Elevation 27, w/ Tantric
5/24 Newark DE, Halftime sports and music
5/25 Leesburg VA, Tally Ho Theater, w/ Tantric
5/27 Hamden CT, Space Ballroom, w/ Tantric
5/28 Burlington VT, Higher Ground, w/ Tantric
5/29 Clifton NJ, Dingbatz
5/30 Scranton PA, The Ritz Theater, w/ Tantric
5/31 Syracuse NY, The Song & Dance, w/ Tantric
6/1 Thomasville PA, Racehorse Tavern, w/ Tantric
9/20 Louisville, KY, Louder Than Life