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Chris Urbanowicz
Urbanowicz and Tom Smith in 2006
Urbanowicz and Tom Smith in 2006
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Dominic Urbanowicz
Born (1981-06-22) 22 June 1981 (age 43)
Aslockton, Nottinghamshire
OriginNottingham, England
GenresIndie rock
Instrument(s)Guitar, synthesizer
Years active2004–present
LabelsKitchenware

Christopher Dominic "Chris" Urbanowicz (born 22 June 1981) is a British producer and musician, best known as the former lead guitarist and synth player of the indie rock band Editors.

He is influenced by such bands as The Walkmen,[1] The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem,[2] Kraftwerk[3] and Elbow.[4][citation needed]

History

Urbanowicz was born in Aslockton, Nottinghamshire. He studied music technology at Staffordshire University for three years with the other members of Editors. He then worked in a shoe shop with Editors drummer Ed Lay in Birmingham for two years before the band signed to Kitchenware Records.

Urbanowicz features prominently in an amateur music video,[5] produced as coursework during his studies at Staffordshire University.

He provided additional production on Airship's debut record Stuck In This Ocean, which was released on 5 September 2011.[6][7]

On 16 April 2012, Editors announced on their Facebook page that "In a decision entirely based upon future musical direction, and with huge sadness, Editors and Chris Urbanowicz have parted ways."[8]

In September 2013, Alex Winston released her single "101 Vultures", which was produced by Urbanowicz.[9]

In October 2013, Urbanowicz under the name Druids remixed Overexposed for Matt & Kim on their Lightening Remixes album.[10]

In March 2014, Urbanowicz produced the self-titled debut EP for PIAS band The Spectors as well as their debut album "Light Stays Close".[11]

Personal life

Urbanowicz lives in New York City.[12][13][14] He has synesthesia.[15]

His grandparents were Polish, but both mother and father were born in England.

He supports Nottingham Forest Football Club.[16]

His left arm is tattooed with a sleeve design of coloured roses, a swallow, a modified version of the c1981-1982 Andy Warhol piece "Gun" featuring three coloured revolvers, a modified version of the Eelus art piece "Alice" with a raven and a traditional gypsy piece.

It was announced on the Editors website that Chris does not have any social media pages such as Twitter or Facebook.[17] This information has since proved outdated since Chris can be reached on Twitter and Instagram.[18][19]

References

  1. ^ Shinner, Josh (21 July 2005). "The Editors Interview". leftlion.co.uk. leftlion.co.uk. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Editors in New York – Exclusive Interview and Concert Photos". live4ever.uk.com. live4ever.uk.com. 23 February 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Chris Urbanowicz - Editors". fredperrysubculture.com. fredperrysubculture.com. 1 March 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  4. ^ "Chris Urbanowicz of Editors: The MusicSnobbery.com Interview". musicsnobbery.com. musicsnobbery.com. 16 April 2006. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Never Ending Story - Dragonland". YouTube. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Airship - Stuck In This Ocean". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Airship 'Stuck in this Ocean' 5th September – Free download: The Human League 'Sky' (Plastic Plates remix)". saladdaysmag.com. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Editors - In a decision entirely based upon future musical..." Facebook. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Twitter / IamAlexWinston: "101 vultures" produced by ..." Twitter. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  10. ^ "Druids remix". SoundCloud. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  11. ^ "The Spectors produced by ..." ISSUU. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  12. ^ "Editors soon to release their third album..." kitchenwarerecords.com. Kitchenware Records. 17 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  13. ^ "Tom live with Steve Lamacq on Monday". see live interview. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
  14. ^ Steve Lamacq, BBC 6 Music, 8 December 2008
  15. ^ Simpson, Dave (22 June 2007). "Violently happy". guardian.co.uk. London. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
  16. ^ "We're a bit like The Monkees... but without being twats". drownedinsound.com. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
  17. ^ "Editors Forum". See Admin Post.
  18. ^ "Chris Urbanowicz on Twitter". Twitter.
  19. ^ "Chris Urbanowicz on Instagram". Instagram.


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