Hospital Records Podcast Hospital Podcast 279 with Enter Shikari & Keeno
Oct 30, 2015
Join the punk-rock powerhouse Enter Shikari—comprising Rou Reynolds, Chris Batten, Rob Rolfe, and Rory Clewlow—as they dive into their remix album, celebrating innovative genre-blending and live performance adaptations. The band shares nostalgic tales of Hospital Records, explores the creative challenges of remixing, and reflects on the vibrant London music scene. They also tease exciting upcoming tours and discuss the emotional journey behind their music, inviting fans to engage with their artistic evolution.
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Band In A Cramped Studio
- Enter Shikari attended the Hospital studio cramped but enthusiastic to discuss their remix album release.
- The band described doing a week of shop signings and DJ sets around the album launch.
Remixing Requires Structural Flexibility
- Keeno found remixing rock material tricky because Shikari used six-bar structures rather than the drum-and-bass eight bars.
- Translating unusual song structures forced creative, non-formulaic remix approaches.
Build New Tracks Around Vocals
- When remixing, isolate the vocal and build a new song underneath to discover what fits.
- Rework the core rather than merely paring down elements to create fresh remixes.