Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari)
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May 14, 2020 
Rou Reynolds, the dynamic frontman of Enter Shikari, joins in from his London flat during quarantine. He candidly discusses self-producing their latest album and the emotional intricacies of releasing music during a pandemic. Rou shares insights on the hauntingly beautiful instrumental track, "Elegy for Extinction," and the joy of dancing in the "{ the Dreamers Hotel }" video. He reflects on the strong bond among the band's original members and the challenges they face as artists in a rapidly changing music landscape.
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Solitude Fits The Creative Role
- Rou Reynolds says quarantine intensified solitude but suits his writing and producing routine.
- He worries about unseen mental-health fallout and backlog of non-COVID care once crises ease.
Pandemic Restores Trust In Experts
- Rou sees a positive: people are forced to trust experts again amid the pandemic.
- He hopes that renewed trust will translate into listening to climate scientists too.
Release Art Even During Crises
- Rou chose not to postpone Nothing Is True And Everything Is Possible and released it during lockdown.
- He advises that art can sustain people emotionally and should still be shared in hard times.