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"**Smile**" is the latest anthem of resilience from UK grunge outfit *When They Riot*. While the song reflects a lingering sense of apathy, it carries an undertone of humility, urging honesty as the key to real success. Though a smile is often seen as a universal symbol of happiness, it can also be a mask for inner struggles. The band drives home the message that unless you're true to yourself, you risk living a life of falsehood, never fully realizing the goals you've worked so hard for. A dynamic and hopeful track, *Smile* serves as a fitting conclusion to the *Open Season* EP.
Unleashing Unfiltered Energy: When They Riot, the Explosive 3-Piece Grunge/Rock Band from Leeds, UK
Leeds-based powerhouse, When They Riot, is a formidable 3-piece grunge/rock band, unapologetically channeling raw, unfiltered energy and an insatiable love for electrifying, face-crunching guitars.
DSCVRD - Magazine aptly describes the band as "effortlessly energetic, charged with youthful vigor and urgency - truly prepared for an uprising."
Emerging from the vibrant college scene in Newcastle, Tom and Luke laid the foundation of the band. Fate brought them to Bobby, who was working at music venues in Leeds, and thus, When They Riot was born.
Their debut self-titled EP surfaced just before the Covid pandemic struck, momentarily halting their momentum. However, with the release of their 2021 single, 'Save Us From Ourselves,' the band's live sound flourished as they embarked on extensive UK tours, steadily building an organic fanbase and thriving through the DIY approach.
When They Riot's debut single, the crowd-pleasing love-ballad 'Nobody's Perfect,' set the stage for their second music video, scheduled for release in the Summer of 2023.
Currently, the band is in the final stages of crafting their third short album - an eclectic masterpiece that skillfully blends the best elements of various rock music eras. By fusing 90's grunge with 00's Alt-Rock, and infusing a touch of 80's boogie rock, When They Riot establishes themselves as a mainstay in the alternative music scene.
True to their name's essence, When They Riot offers a haven for those struggling with modern living, providing a space to exorcise their suppressed biological atavism that society attempts to restrain. For When They Riot, rebellion emerges when all obedience and control have been shed. Brace yourself for the storm as When They Riot is set to take the world by force.
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