Brit rockers Editors -- known for ballad-type anthems and uncompromising dreary post-punk -- dropped by our Los Angeles studio to play some new tunes for their second round on the Interface. When singer Tom Smith and bassist Russell Leetch sat down for the interview, the two spoke about their encounter with the legendary Paul McCartney on 'Later with Jools Holland.' "In the rehearsals, he was like nodding along watching," Smith told Spinner. "At the end, he was like, 'That was amazing.'"

"He came and hung out in our dressing room before and after," Smith continued. "He wouldn't leave us alone. He was lovely. He was in the Beatles!"

Between McCartney banter, the band also chatted up their record geekdom, making a pop video with awkward dancers, remixes of their songs and more. Hear it all and download the Editors' stripped set after the jump.

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Full set on the DL show:
· 'The Racing Rats'
· 'Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors'
· 'Bones'
· Interview

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