Smile Empty Soul send a Savior your way

Sometimes there's a need to have a band and song that kicks you out of everyday feelings. 

Smile Empty Soul have put out a new single "Savior".

I've had Smile Empty Soul on my radar for a long time now but never found the proper moment to blog about them. The newest single "Savior" is such a good treat if you feel down and pressed. The performance of the drummer gives me the feeling as if it is knocking down my bad feelings. 

In the vocals you can find a well balanced way of softer verses and a slight and good dosed potion of roughness in the refrain. It fit's so much to this "we kick it all away" moment but it's never done a overloaded way so it always remains in it's true and natural art.

The alt-rock veterans have picked this song as a preview of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

Check the video out to get your Monday kick now or stream the music on the service of your choice.

Make sure to follow the band on Facebook or simply call up the band's website from time to time to check back for news updates.  

Ways. focus on mood changes with new single

Time goes on and things never seem to stay the same. This goes more than ever for music which constantly moves forward.

The french metalcore formation Ways. has been present here on this blog some time ago. By that time it was a mixture of heavier sounds with a lot of silent notes flying in between.

Ways. move on to the next level.

The newest single that the band put out today called "Why do we fall?" is a massive move forward. The music has become more compact, gone to precise adjustment at the proper moments when the mood changes. All the musicians seem to have learned a lot on their instruments and use them in a more direct way.

A highlight is set by the vocals. They are a blast and show the full range of feelings humans are able to feel (good and bad). Back in the day they were already standing out but I never thought they would move on in this particular direction with a lot of brutal shouts but in a clear quality.

The end of the single release gives me redemption and let's me breathe through deeply. After all of the things the music put's you through (and maybe life, too) I think you will warmly welcome the ending.

Make sure to keep a eye on the band on Facebook for all the further activities to come.