Shortly after the album's release and subsequent cancellation of the European leg of their tour, various social media posts from the band suggested that they were to take an indefinite hiatus, leaving their future unknown.

On 26 May 2016, The Blinders released a four-song EP titled Hidden Horror Dance, recorded at Vibe Studio in Manchester.

[4] The album was produced by Gavin Monaghan (Editors, The Sherlocks, Goldblade) and was recorded in a month at his studio Magic Garden in Wolverhampton.

The album is loosely based around the concept of Columbia as "an alternate world informed by reality" and follows the fictional persona of Johnny Dream on a spiritual awakening.

The album is inspired by the literary touchstones of George Orwell and Jack Kerouac as well as artists such as Nick Cave, Kanye West, and The Wytches.

Following the release of their debut album Columbia the band played a sold-out show at The Ritz in Manchester.

They released a 2-part EP called "Electric Kool Aid", on June 17th on vinyl and digital via the band's own self-run Crocodile Men records.

[12][4][13][14][15] For their April 2019 UK tour The Blinders teamed up with Safe Gigs for Women, adding "Making our gigs a safe place is something we are deeply committed to as a band, and we urge anyone who sees anything untoward to speak out"[16] Ahead of the 2019 UK general elections the trio embarked on the 'For The Many' tour, from which all proceeds have been donated to the local Labour Party.