This article is not about the music. This is about image, this is about scene-definition, this is about the slag-off, nonchalant passes we give people that really don’t deserve the cherishment outside of the occasionally-great collectives they play in. It may be shallow, but it deserves to be said. more ›

Last March, Birmingham, England's Editors made quite an impression on those who attended their packed SXSW showcases. An airtight quartet, the band blazed through their sets with energy and precision. A measured mix of post-punk and UK arena rock, Editors project intensity and a dark mood throughout their recorded output. Their debut album The Back Room went gold and produced four Top 40 singles in the UK, and American hipster mag The Fader liked... more ›