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Birmingham, England (2003 – present)

Editors are a British / band from Birmingham, England, formed by Tom Smith (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Russell Leetch (bass) Ed Lay (drums) and Chris Urbanowicz (guitar 2003 - 2012) who met while studying at Staffordshire University, in Stafford, England, United Kingdom during 2003. They take their inspiration from bands such as Echo & the Bunnymen, R.E.M., Joy Division and Elbow. To date they have released 3 studio albums.

The band were originally known as (The) Pride, before they changed their line-up and became known as Snowfield, becoming a popular unsigned band. They remained with this name until they signed with Kitchenware Records in September 2004.

The band’s debut single Bullets was released as a limited edition of 500 on Kitchenware Records on January 24, 2005; it quickly gained support from radio stations such as Xfm and BBC 6 Music - where it was the single of the week.

Their debut album, The Back Room, was released on 25 July 2005, to critical acclaim. The band toured out most of 2005, including two jaunts with We Are Scientists. However, after a pivotal support slot on Franz Ferdinand’s Arena tour at the end of 2005, it was the re-release of single Munich in January 2006 that propelled them into the top 10 of the UK single’s chart. The following May, Editors played three sell-out shows at London’s Brixton Academy, and countless gigs worldwide. The album has now sold over 500,000 units.
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  • GoodGirl_Li

    ну когда альбом?

    7 hours ago

  • the-honey

    ˇˇˇ Yea, probably, Chris didn't have much role with his great guitar riffs on their latest record if Tom, Ed and Russ would like to go down that road, "musical differences" mean Chris would rather stick to their older style. I just hope we see Chris again because he's an amazing musician.

    10 hours ago

  • LeisureSeizure

    <3

    Friday morning

  • Ro-beer-val

    Editors-Live At Paradise 2006 http://tendenciaindie.blogspot.com.br/2012/05/editors-live-at-paradise-2006.html

    Wednesday morning

  • Hannibal89757

    I see a divergence in Editors, probably that is why Chris left. I believe that Tom wants to do some new style just like their latest album, maybe Chris hates it and wants to pick old style again. Who knows?

    Tuesday evening

  • DetoxFive

    New album, pleaseeee !!

    last week

  • sibelledantas

    i heard today smokers outside the hospital doors in Albatross movie and now im falling in love! Editors are so much good!

    last week

  • Reflection_kill

    Editors. I like it!

    last week
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Supports for Birmingham Institute shows announced

15 May 2012 | from www.editorsofficial.com/news/

Editors are happy to announce the support bands for their two shows at Birmingham HMV Institute in June. The band have asked a selection of Birmingham’s best and brightest new bands and are excited to announce the following… …

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