Biography
Burn Down the Charade is more than a name: it’s a way of life. Just as the name states, Daniel Smith and Sean Herring strive to speak honest truths about life and connect with their listeners through the symbolic testimonies that are their songs. One or two word catch phrases can’t begin to describe the tremendous sound that flows through these two like a strong current. If you take the attitude from the band “Manchester Orchestra” and marry it with the atmospherics of “Kid Cudi”, then you still have a long way to go as far as determining the sound of Burn Down the Charade. These two indie rockers are plotting their own path while creating meaningful and inspirational music that connects with people of all ages and fans across a broad spectrum of genres. The sounds of Burn Down the Charade envelope their listeners into a world of their own and preach that being a part of something larger than oneself is not an obligation, but a choice and adventure that they are now living.
Burn Down the Charade is dedicated to the successful appeal and approach that they initiated when the band started creating in early 2007. Dan and Sean speak to people’s hearts by weaving the listener into any story or tale that they sing to life. The heavy emotions intertwine with the creative process and overwhelm people because, most can relate to the honesty and truth that these songs bleed. The duo's music seeps from one person to the next and spreads like wildfire as the truths that they speak are growing more prevalent every day. Dan and Sean continue down a path towards their own dreams knowing that the only thing that holds each person back from their dreams is themselves.
With the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, “Revelations and Revolutions,” in 2010, Dan and Sean created a platform for themselves to pursue their passion, playing shows all over the southwestern United States. The duo immediately set to writing their second album “Histories Of Things to Come,” due to release September 22, 2012. The Duo has formed a more mature and sophisticated recording process which has lead to some innovative and futuristic songwriting. The titles speak for themselves and leave the imagination to wonder about the dynamic sounds and emotional stories.
The two member band is exactly as it sounds, a two member band. While Sean has the voice and musical ability to meld the vibrant sounds together layer upon layer, Dan orchestrates and captures the tones and special moments that make up everyday life. Dedication is the key principle that drives Burn Down the Charade and according to the band, every day forward is another day to chase your hopes and dreams. Burn Down the Charade will continue to charge their demons and face their fears all while documenting all the life lessons and sounds they picked up along the way.
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