On 28th May 2019, Faber Music will publish a new book from Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari, ‘Dear Future Historians (Lyrics and Exegesis of Rou Reynolds for the music of Enter Shikari 2006 – 2019)’. Pre order here: https://www.entershikari.com/posts/dear-future-historians-2006-2019
The book compiles the contents of the original March 2017 deluxe hardback ‘Dear Future Historians’ along with its “sequel” 2018 paperback ‘The Spark’, both of which are now out-of-print and much sought after, along with three more track lyrics and essays plus new artwork and photos. ‘Dear Future Historians: 2006-2019’ delves into the heart of the band, featuring Rou Reynolds’ song interpretations and social commentary, alongside all of their lyrics to date. Printed in full colour throughout it includes album artwork, posters, and exclusive photographs. Rou says:
“I’m a strong believer that dissection and analysis of music or art does not – contrary to popular belief – diminish it or reduce its magic. As Beethoven said, “Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that”. I hope readers of this piece of explanatory literature will find it exciting and interesting.”
To coincide with the publication of the book there will be an exclusive book signing tour which includes an acoustic set from Reynolds himself. Dates below:
28th May: Oxford Blackwell’s, 5-6pm*
29th May: Manchester Blackwell’s, 6pm
1st June: Bristol Rough Trade, 2pm-3pm
2nd June: Nottingham Rough Trade, 2pm-3pm
*book signing only
A recording of Rou Reynolds performing The Spark’s ‘Undercover Agents’ live at the launch of ‘The Spark’ book in November 2018 has just been released by the band and can be seen here:
Enter Shikari have announced an extensive summer run of UK & European festivals (and a handful of French and Romanian headline shows), which culminates in a special *two sets per day* at UK’s Reading & Leeds Festivals, where the band return to the main stage for an afternoon set followed by a special intimate headline set on The Pit Stage to close the night.
Full summer schedule below:
16th June Download Festival – Donington, UK
21th June Hurricane Festival – Scheessel, DE
22th June Southside Festival – Neuhausen ob Eck, DE
23th June Hellfest – Clisson, FR
24th June Le Rocher de Palmer – Bordeaux, FR *
26th June CCO – Lyon, FR *
27th June Festival Nuits Carrees – Antibes, FR
28th June Jera on Air – Ysselsteyn, NL
29th June Download Festival – Madrid, ES
10th July Form Space – Cluj-Napoca, RO *
11th July Club Quantic – Bucharest, RO *
13th July Rock Im Ring Festival – Bolzano, IT
2nd August Open Air – Granichen, CH
10th August Open Flair – Eschwege, DE
17th August Highfield Festival – Grossposna, DE
23rd August Leeds Festival – UK
25th August Reading Festival – UK
* – headline show
Over the course of fifteen years and five huge albums Enter Shikari have become one of the most influential British rock bands of their generation, creating a wealth of deeply personal and politicised music through their belief that music can inspire change.
As well as work with the band Rou Reynolds, front man, vocalist, principal songwriter and producer, has featured as guest vocalist on tracks for Crossfaith, Hacktivist, The Qemists and Hospital Records’ producer Keeno, as well as remixing artists as diverse as Bring Me The Horizon, Scroobius Pip, The Slow Readers Club and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly. Rou has been vocal about his struggles with anxiety which came to a peak in 2015 and heavily influenced the writing of the album ‘The Spark’. He is also an active supporter and advocate for social change.