Last week, while most of the east coast remained buried in “snowmaggedon”, The Editors played to a globally warmed LA crowd. Filling the historic Wiltern Theatre with deep industrial beats and tasteful synth, The Editors led a veritable union of 80′s and modern rock. Blending sounds the likes of Interpol and Depeche Mode, they brought the life of London to the west coast stage. With their third and latest album “all four members were keen to make a far more electronic record, [and] were determined to ‘give the machines a human feel’” says lead singer Tom Smith.
As opposed to bands who hide behind computer generated music, The Editors remain true to their words, bolstering the human elements of their sound through the use of electronics. Not surprisingly, the band’s stage presence is solid, combining all the ingredients of a good concert. Animated movements, bright lights, humility toward their fans.
The set was opened by hometown act, Princeton, followed by The Antlers. You can catch Princeton in LA’s Silverlake scene (and I suggest you do). Though still young, Princeton exudes a calmness that comes with maturity. Bands that are sure of themselves tend to do quite well, and Princeton acted accordingly.
The Antlers, following a successful year with the release of Hospice, are finding their footing in the music world as well. Growing in popularity, it won’t be long until they are headliners, so catch them while you can. The Brooklyn based three-piece act is dynamic, ambling between soft and epic; grandiose and minimal. Expect: Slow, long buildups ensuing, massive cymbal crashes, and messy distortion – ebbing tides of silent sadness and powerful crescendos.
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Layover in LA. Back to the storm.
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