As we immerse ourselves in the radiant musical landscape of 2025, it’s vital to revisit the legacy of enduring bands that have helped shape the industry. One such band is the iconic Editors, who continue to captivate audiences with their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk revival. In 2019, they released their best-of , “Black Gold,” along with a gripping video for the title track, directed by Rahi Rezvani. This not only solidified Editors as a force to reckon with but also paved the way for their subsequent musical journey. Here’s a look back at this significant milestone in Editors’ career and the impact it has had on their journey up to this point.
Editors’ “Black Gold”: A Retrospective
Following the release of their best-of Black Gold and the announcement of a UK and European tour in 2019, Editors unveiled the dramatic new video for the title track “Black Gold“. This was hot on the heels of their video for “Frankenstein” being nominated for Music Video of The Year at the Shots Awards of the same year.
The Making of the “Black Gold” Video
Directed by long-time collaborator Rahi Rezvani, the video sees frontman Tom Smith display instinctive acting ability alongside US actress Nicole Stark. The story unfolds with the couple driving a red Ford Mustang through the desert, stopping at a desolate motel and gas station, as their volatile relationship disintegrates. The desolation of their relationship is mirrored by the stark desert imagery and the desolate, dusty motel.
Exploring “Black Gold”
The , Black Gold, includes 13 tracks from Editors’ 6 studio albums, alongside 3 brand new offerings: “Upside Down”, summer festival anthem “Frankenstein” and the gothically dramatic “Black Gold”. The also comes in a deluxe 2CD version, which includes a second disc of 8 stripped-back recordings of tracks from the band’s catalogue titled ‘Distance: The Acoustic Recordings’.
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Looking to the Future
“To still be doing this is something I’m very proud of,” says Smith. “These days longevity might not be seen as cool, but I think it is. We’ve solidified what this new version of the band is, and I think the new songs show that the band are hungry. We’ve always felt like outsiders, but wanted to write songs that connect with people emotionally, and resonate in a deeper way. That can sound pretentious and contrived, but there are people out there that our band mean a lot to. That’s what I always wanted.”
Black Gold is a chance to reflect on the past 15 years, but it also offers a glimpse into a very exciting future for one of the UK’s most enduring and perhaps unexpected musical success stories of this century.
To fully immerse yourself in the Editors’ journey, you can pre-order Black Gold HERE.
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