Editors are an English rock band, formed in 2002 in Birmingham. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band consists of Tom Smith, Russell Leetch, Ed Lay, Justin Lockey, and Elliott Williams.
During live performances, the band are joined by longtime touring member Nicholas Willes.
members: Tom Smith, Elliot Williams, Justin Lockey, Russell Leetch, Ed Lay, Blanck Mass
formed in: Stafford, Birmingham
labels: Play It Again Sam
genres: alternative rock, indie rock
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The band met while studying Music Technology at Staffordshire University. They lived in Birmingham and played at venues such as the Jug of Ale and the Flapper & Firkin.
Editors' own variation of dark indie guitar rock draws on influences from both older and contemporary bands. Their influences include Echo & the Bunnymen, Joy Division, the Strokes, the Walkmen, Elbow, and R.E.M. The band draw their musical style particularly from the latter two bands' debut albums Asleep in the Back and Murmur. Smith has commented that "we're dark and moody so yeah we build on the sound of the likes of Joy Division, Echo and the Bunnymen and The Chameleons... Obviously we were too young when these bands came out, so it's only more recently that we discovered them." Upon Editors' first appearances in the British music scene, they were also heavily compared to American indie band Interpol.
Underlined songs have their story further down.
"All Sparks" is a song by British post-punk revival band Editors from their 2005 debut album, The Back Room. It was released 27 March 2006 as the fourth single from the album.
"No Sound but the Wind" is a song by British indie rock band Editors, and is featured on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack. The song was first played at the Glastonbury festival 2008 and has gone through many changes; a demo version put on the Twilight soundtrack features different lyrics than the definitive version.