FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music Enter Shikari - Rou Reynolds (2023)
May 1, 2023
Rou Reynolds, the dynamic frontman of Enter Shikari, discusses the band's remarkable journey through the pandemic and their return to music. He shares insights on their latest album, A Kiss For The Whole World, and the shift from extensive songwriting to more concise tracks. Rou emphasizes the significance of friendship and communication in sustaining band dynamics since 2003. He also reflects on the creative challenges of isolation, the joy of genuine audience connection, and the transformative experience of recording together in a remote farmhouse.
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Live Show Sparked The Comeback
- Enter Shikari's comeback began at the Download pilot festival where performing for 10,000 people reignited purpose.
- Rou hadn't written for a year and a half until that live connection spurred him to try again.
Pandemic Dormancy And The Book Escape
- Rou stopped writing because touring and live purpose vanished during the pandemic and stress dulled creativity.
- He used the solitude to finish a book tied to the previous album and escaped into that project.
Introspection Replaced External Politics
- The new album shifts inward as Rou reevaluated identity outside the band during downtime.
- That introspection produced songs about self-worth and changing personal limits.