Editors are set to play their only 2012 UK dates at the HMV Institute, on June 26th and 27th.
Bringing in support from local bands; Peace, Free school, Victories at Sea & Swim Deep – the two dates will showcase the band’s fourth studio album, set for release later this year.
Formed in 2002, under their original moniker – Pilot, Editors won industry acclaim with their first album, ‘The Back Room’, in 2005.
Nominated for a Mercury Music Award, the band struck a commercial punch with both subsequent albums; reaching No1 on the UK album charts with each new release.
One of the success stories of Birmingham’s contemporary music scene, Editors are managed by Zoot Music; the Midlands management team also behind The Twang.
Having gigged significantly in the region, on the build up to their signing with Kitchenware Records in 2004, the band retain a strong fan base in the area; prompting a second date at the HMV Institute ‘due to overwhelming demand’.
But in April this year, founding member and lead guitarist, Chris Urbanowicz, announced he was leaving Editors; ‘in a decision entirely based upon future musical direction’.
And whilst three core members remain, and their renowned producer Flood (aka Mark Ellis – U2, PJ Harvey, Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Sigur Rós) continues to work with them, Urbanowicz’s departure has cast a shadow over Editor’s awaited next album.
Editors play the HMV Institute on June 26th and June 27th. For more info on the gigs, visit http://venues.meanfiddler.com/hmv-institute
For more info on Editors visit http://www.editorsofficial.com
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