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Music as a tool of unity - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari)
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Music as a tool of unity - Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari)

Attention Engineer Episode 48

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In this conversation, we discuss:

  • pre-album writing anxiety and ways to get started on new projects

  • exploring subjects matter from songs in a more expansive way

  • the reality of being a supposed "Myspace band" - social media platforms as part of a larger puzzle

  • music making as mountain climbing: tough and lonely at times - but exhilarating, too

  • mindfulness and meditation as tools for a better understanding of ourselves

  • the importance of a decent chair when you're someone who sits in one all day long


Rou Reynolds is a vocalist, songwriter, composer, author and award-winning producer, best known for fronting Enter Shikari. Formed in 1999, the band are known for making outspoken, genre-spanning music accompanied by explosive live shows.


Things to do next:

+ Buy music, books and merch direct from the band’s store.
+ Get tickets for Enter Shikari’s upcoming tour
+ Follow Rou on Twitter
+ Follow Enter Shikari on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

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Penfriend's Letterbox
Penfriend's Letterbox
I'm Laura Kidd, an independent music producer, songwriter and visual artist based in Nottingham, UK, making music as Penfriend (formerly She Makes War and Obey Robots).
My mission is to encourage creativity in others by sharing my artistic process, plus thoughts on the philosophy of creativity.
In my first podcasting era 2019-2021 I interviewed 50 of my favourite artists and comedians for my "Attention Engineer" episodes. I asked nosey questions about creativity, grit and determination and received some surprising answers...
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