Editors

The Profile

Editors are an English rock band from Birmingham, frequently associated with post-punk revival and later synth-driven rock. DeBaser reviewers focus on their early dark, guitar-led records, their electronic shift on the third album, and a recurring debate about strong influences versus a search for a distinct identity.

Publicly verifiable: Editors formed in 2002 in Birmingham, England. The band is known for frontman Tom Smith and for stylistic shifts from guitar-based post-punk revival toward prominent electronics on later albums.

Across 16 DeBaser reviews, Editors are portrayed as a British band balancing post-punk/new wave roots with periodic electronic reinventions. The debut "The Back Room" is often praised for its dark, tight, anthem-ready songs, while "An End Has a Start" splits opinions between “epic” maturity and accusations of repetitiveness. The electronic pivot on "In This Light and on This Evening" is frequently framed as bold and, by some, their peak. Later records like "In Dream" and "Violence" are reviewed as further identity-search chapters, generally solid and sometimes excellent. Live reviews consistently highlight the band’s impact on stage and Tom Smith’s vocal presence.