Hey! I know I’ve been absent for a long time, my personal life has been a bit of a mess, but I had to come back today because it is a very special day! For those of you who don’t know, today is Dan Smith’s birthday! Who is Dan Smith? The beloved lead singer of Bastille!
I know this is different from the things I usually post, but I am a huge Bastille fan, and couldn’t let Dan’s birthday pass without expressing how much he and his band mean to me. So, here are 31 reasons why I (and other Stormers) love Dan Smith.
1. First of all, he’s an incredibly kind person.
He (along with the rest of Bastille) has been known to pass out bottles water to fans waiting to see them live, hand out hot chocolate during the winter, etc. One time, someone threw a bag of Goldfish on stage during a show, and he actually stopped to share them with people in the front row. 
2. He’s also wicked smart.
The way he uses classic literature and mythology in his music is incredible, and displays a serious understanding of these works. (See: “Weight of Living Part I” is based on The Rime of the Ancient Mariner)
3. He’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes, even if it means standing up to someone in power.
He has been very vocal about his hate for the alt-right, participated in anti-Trump protests, and has even written a song about Trump and other political leaders like him. (“The Currents,” if you were wondering.)
4. He’s a Twin Peaks expert.
Seriously, David Lynch himself might be the only person who loves the series more. And that’s a pretty big “might.”
5. That hair.
I gotta get a bit superficial for a moment, because his hair is seriously incredible. It has changed a bit over the last few years, but it never fails to defy gravity. 
6. His eyes.
While we’re on the topic of his appearance, we have to talk about his eyes. Seriously, those eyes are gorgeous. I’m still not completely convinced they’re real. They’re too perfect. And the way they light up when he talks about music, or film, or his band mates…. Sigh
