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Enter Shikari drop hopeful new single
Enter Shikari release 'Higher Ground' as they prepare for indefinite hiatus.
In brief
Enter Shikari release 'Higher Ground' as they prepare for indefinite hiatus. Enter Shikari released 'Higher Ground' to signal optimism ahead of their 2027 hiatus. Originally reported by NME.
New single release
Enter Shikari dropped the optimistic new single 'Higher Ground' just days after announcing an upcoming hiatus.
“I got to get to higher ground/ to spread the love around/ I’ve got to stop this heart attack/ and take the future back”
Album context
The song was written around the same time as 'Lose Your Self' and finished over the summer.
Song meaning
Reynolds said the track captures taking a step back from personal problems to foster understanding and optimism.
Hiatus plans
Enter Shikari confirmed plans to go on an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2027.
Reason for break
Reynolds cited burnout, OCD and nervous system sensitisation as reasons for the band's lack of activity in 2026.
Upcoming shows
They will play intimate warm-up shows this month before their biggest UK and European tour in November.
The one thing
Enter Shikari released 'Higher Ground' to signal optimism ahead of their 2027 hiatus.
