Review: Editors’ ‘Violence’ Tracks Reimagined On ‘The Blanck Mass Sessions’

Last February, Editors revealed they would be releasing The Blanck Mass Sessions, an album of reimagined takes on the songs fans first heard on their 2018 album, Violence. While Violence offered a masterful blend of Editors' rock and electronic sides, the songs didn't always sound so balanced. The band first sent their recordings to Blanck…

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Editors Offer Updated Version Of “Hallelujah (So Low)” From New EP

One month ago, Editors released their enchanting new song, "Barricades," part of their upcoming EP, The Blanck Mass Sessions. The 8-song set includes 7 alternative versions of songs from Editors' 2018 album Violence, plus "Barricades," which was previously unheard. Although the limited vinyl record of the EP already came out for this year’s Record Store…

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Editors Release New Song “Barricades” With Mesmerizing Music Video

Last month, Editors announced that for this year's Record Store Day, they'll be sharing an EP, The Blanck Mass Sessions. The 8-song set includes 7 alternative versions of songs from their 2018 album, Violence, plus one previously unheard track, "Barricades." Today, Editors released the new song along with a captivating mechanical music video. "Barricades" opens…

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Editors’ Tom Smith Joins UNKLE On New Track, “The Other Side”

Editors frontman Tom Smith teamed up with the experimental music group UNKLE for a new single, "The Other Side." It's a surprising pairing, yet it's not the first time they've collaborated. UNKLE recently shared an epic remix of Editors' latest single, "Cold," so this new collaboration is the natural next step. Composer and cellist Philip…

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Editors Unveil Music Video For “Cold,” 4th Single From ‘Violence’

Editors released their sixth studio album, Violence, earlier this year. Following "Magazine," "Hallelujah (So Low)," and "Darkness At The Door," the band is now back with their fourth single. "Cold" opens the record on a high note, gently building into a song that is immediately catchy and endlessly delightful. Frontman Tom Smith croons to someone…

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Review: Editors Masterfully Blend Rock & Electronic Sides On ‘Violence’

Editors are a unique band that have long balanced two opposing sides that make up their repertoire. In 2005, they launched their career with energetic, guitar-driven music, a band-oriented sound that fit with modern British rock of the time. But after a second album in that same style, Editors were ready to explore new territory.…

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