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Killers’ Brandon Flowers Discusses New Sound On Album
The Killers release their third studio album today (November 24th), titled Day And Age. The disc follows up the Las Vegas-based act’s 2006 sophomore set, Sam’s Town, which got some criticism for veering away from the dance-rock sounds of the group’s 2004 debut, Hot Fuss. The sound has changed again on the new record, but frontman Brandon Flowers told us that’s exactly what the Killers want to accomplish: “Hopefully, it’s evolving, would be the best way to describe it, because we want to be ab...
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Little Boots / Hot Chip Collaboration
Original at ClashMusic.com
• Tue, Jun 16
UK The legendary synth pop duo recently won an 'Outstanding Achievement Award' at the Brit Awards which was given to them by The Killers' lead singer Brandon Flowers. Neil Tennant said in a statement that “we're looking forward to what should be a really ...
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Original at Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck
• Sun, Jun 14
ND Rock singer Brandon Flowers is 28. Britain's Prince William of Wales is 27. Actor Jascha Washington is 20. Thought for Today: "Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do." Jean-Paul Sartre, French philosopher (1905-1980).
Kate loves Brandon Flowers
Original at TeleText
• Wed, Jun 10
UK But now, she's popped out a baby boy called Ben, and is back. Despite being engaged, Kate admits to a crush on a certain pop star. She said: "I love The Killers. I saw them a couple of weeks ago on TV and got all kind of 'woo' about Brandon Flowers. ...
Kate loves Brandon Flowers
Original at TeleText
• Wed, Jun 10
She said: "I love The Killers. I saw them a couple of weeks ago on TV and got all kind of 'woo' about Brandon Flowers. "Great feathers, lovely guyliner. ... and more »
FATHER EUGENE ENJOYS A CHAT ON THE FRIDAY NIGHT SOFA
Original at Newtownabbey Today
• Wed, Jun 3
UK Of course we got to meet Jonathan Ross himself, but it was also nice to meet the other guests - Brandon Flowers from the Killers and Joanna Lumley with her escorts from the Gurkhas." Fr. Eugene revealed that the invite to appear on the top BBC show ...
Brandon Flowers is expecting a second child
Original at Boston Herald
• Mon, Jun 1
Photo by AP Rock band 'The Killers' from left: Ronnie Vannucci Jr, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Brandon Flowers appear on stage during MTV's 'Total Request Live' show at the MTV Times Square Studios. The Killers' Brandon Flowers: Baby No. 2 on the Way! Celebrity Baby Blog
Brandon Flowers' baby joy
Original at monstersandcritics.com
• Sun, May 31
The Killers frontman - who already has a 22-month-old son Ammon - is said to be thrilled with the news wife Tana Mumblowsky is pregnant with their second child. A source said: "Brandon loves being a dad and both he and Tana are ecstatic to be adding to ...
Crap Lyrics - The Seven Deadly Sins Of Songwriters
Original at NME.com
• Fri, May 29
UK Brandon Flowers of The Killers justified their line 'Are we human or are we dancer?' on the grounds it referred to an obscure Hunter S Thompson quote. Well frankly, you can piss up a rope, Brandon. That, since you ask, is a reference to an obscure Viz ...
Brandon Flowers slams Coachella critics
Original at monstersandcritics.com
• Fri, May 1
Brandon Flowers has dismissed a petition to stop The Killers playing at a US festival. American band The Killers. The 'Spaceman' singer was upset by claims his band weren't "epic" enough for their headlining slot at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts ... The Killers Got 'Tude Pollstar
Coachella 2009 Complete Review
Original at EntertainmentToday.net
• Fri, Apr 24
CA Most of those folks undoubtedly saw 'Control' (the phenomenal Phil Jonaou film about Joy Division), which acknowledged The Killers' lead singer Brandon Flowers. The Vegas-based band has shifted a lot of units, has garnered some recognition from ...
Opinion: The new Joint opens with the Killers
Original at vegasblog.latimes.com
• Tue, Apr 21
Las Vegas Sun CA Killers rock us in raucous opening of new Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas Sun The Killers Open The New Joint Friday Night, Kicked Off Weekend ... AHN THE KILLERS PLAY TO SOLD-OUT CROWD AT NEW JOINT Las Vegas Review - Journal Las Vegas Sun
The Killers Open The New Joint Friday Night, Kicked Off Weekend ...
Original at All Headline News
• Mon, Apr 20
Las Vegas Sun Lead singer Brandon Flowers asked the crowd after a few songs. The band played an 18-song set. The Joint has a new sound system, which sounded better than its old sound system, as well. The Killers performed "When You Were Young" for its final song, ...
Baptism by rock: The Killers open the new Joint
Original at lasvegasweekly.com
• Sat, Apr 18
The Killers didn't just open the new venue, however; as the group's ever-modest frontman, Brandon Flowers, put it, they blew the roof right off of it. Flowers and Co. played a high-energy 90-minute set that featured 19 songs from their repertoire of ...
Opinion: Killers rock us in raucous opening of new Joint at Hard Rock Hotel
Original at Las Vegas Sun
• Sat, Apr 18
The Killers' career now has an appreciable arc, and it all started here. The band has been together for about seven years, long enough to forget (almost) that Brandon Flowers was once a bellman at the Gold Coast and some of The Killers' first gigs were ...
Gig review: The Killers in Auckland
Original at Stuff.co.nz
• Wed, Apr 8
By CHRIS SCHULZ - Stuff.co.nz OPINION Brandon Flowers stole the show as The Killers delivered their 80s-influenced anthems in Auckland. Reviewer Chris Schulz checks out the Las Vegas act. Fake palm trees, leather jackets, bad suits, dazzling neon ...
NORM: 'Truth' emerging in pool party tiff - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Wed, Apr 8
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Chapparal alum include "CSI" creator Anthony Zuiker and Brandon Flowers and Mark Stoermer, members of the alt-rock group The Killers. ... Sad news: Bill Fry, the "mystery man" who allowed a homeless teenage blues singer and her father to inhabit a ...
The Noisettes Give Brandon Flowers Some Extra OrnamentationOriginal at Idolator
• Fri, Mar 27
By Maura Johnston I know a few people who are trying to start a "Sam's Town wasn't that bad" movement. I dunno, though. This song is actually pretty good, and "Read My Mind" has aged quite well over the past three years—but when you get to "The River Is Wild," the whole theory falls apart a bit.
Brandon Flowers Totally Dogged Natalie Imbruglia!
Original at perezhilton.com
• Fri, Feb 20
CA On Wednesday, Australian pop tart Natalie Imbruglia made a play for Brandon at a Brit Awards after party and the Killers' front man totally ignored her advances. A snitch said, "Nat made a beeline for Brandon, and plonked herself beside him. ...
Opinion: Bono, Brandon Flowers, and Gary Barlow Join Coldplay for Killers Song
Original at TwentyFourBit
• Thu, Feb 19
Gary Barlow joined Coldplay for Take That’s “Back For Good” as an introduction to their final performance of the night: Bono, The Killers, Barlow and Chris Martin all sang Brandon Flowers’ song “All These Things That I’ve Done. ... Coldplay, The Killers at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, revi...
Music review: The Killers have that Human touch
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Tue, Feb 3
asked Killers frontman Brandon Flowers late in the band’s Monday night set. His much-discussed lyrical question — a line from recent single Human — was the heart of a terrific dance song that also has the warmth of a great pop hit. As it turns out, ... The Killers: 'Spaceman' Digital Spy
NORM: Wynn marriage appears cloudy - Las Vegas Review
Original at Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Thu, Jan 29
Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Frontman Brandon Flowers, who was seated on a couch, stood up and sang the state song a cappella. During the 20-minute stop, Reid asked if the band members had any legislation they were interested in bringing up. Renewable energy, one of The Killers ...
Patch: Flowers buys desert strip for neon sign
Original at Digital Spy
• Fri, Jan 23
UK - Jan 23, 2009 By Sarah Rollo Brandon Flowers has reportedly bought a piece of desert on which he plans to erect his own neon sign. The Killers frontman spent thousands of ... Star puts Flowers in the desert The Sun Flowers buys patch of desert Indopia Flowers buys patch of desert SINDH TODAY
Patch: Star puts Flowers in the desert
Original at The Sun
• Thu, Jan 22
UK - Jan 22, 2009 THE KILLERS frontman BRANDON FLOWERS tells the new issue of Q Magazine, which is out Monday, that he has done just that in his native Las Vegas. ... Flowers buys desert strip for neon sign Digital Spy Sand man Brandon Flowers MyParkMag Flowers buys patch of desert SINDH TODAY
The top songs of 2008: Musicians edition
Original at Popnography
• Fri, Dec 19
By Noah Michelson gt;Brandon Flowers of The Killers: "The album that sticks out to me is Wire to Wire by Razorlight -- and Viva la Vida by Coldplay, because they really were adventurous and kind of threw us for a loop, which is always nice, and they've still got the songs to back it up. And Wire to Wire, there are s...
The Killers Kick Off “Day & Age” Tour That’s One Part Spectacle, One Part Heart
Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Dec 15
By Barry Walters Much of the Killers’ bravado rests on Flowers’ shoulders, which for the opening song “Human” were covered in feathers. The singer soon removed his birdlike jacket, emphasizing a slight frame that contrasted sharply with his sweeping gestures. Aside from guitarist Dave Keuning, who ste...
New dad Pete Wentz wants to patch up with Brandon Flowers
Original at Newspost Online
• Sun, Dec 14
Now Magazine Online India - Dec 14, 2008 Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): Popstar Pete Wentz is keen to patch up with The Killers rocker Brandon Flowers, as fatherhood has mellowed him down. ... Pete Wentz and Fall Out Boy want to end their petty fued with the ... Punk.bz all 155 news articles
Opinion: Killers' Brandon Flowers: Style Icon or Just Insane?Original at Spin
• Mon, Dec 1
By Matt Kiser Brandon Flowers at Glastonbury 2007 Click to enlarge Watch: The Killers, "Human" More on SPIN.com: gt;>The Killers Make Life Worth Living gt;>Killers' Singer: "People Think 'Human' Is Nonsense" gt;>Review: The Killers, Day and Age
Music Review: The Killers' <i>Day & Age</i>
Original at iVoryTowerz
• Mon, Nov 24
By Rick Rockwell The lead singer of The Killers, Brandon Flowers has a well noted high opinion of himself and his band. An ego and aura that is largely unfounded. After dubbing the band's second album Sam’s Town, “one of the best albums of the past ...
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Killers’ Brandon Flowers Discusses New Sound On Album
Original at Revolt Media
• Mon, Nov 24
By sherri The Killers release their third studio album today (November 24th), titled Day And Age. The disc follows up the Las Vegas-based act’s 2006 sophomore set, Sam’s Town, which got some criticism for veering away from the dance-rock sounds of the group’s 2004 debut, Hot Fuss. The sound has changed again on the new record, but frontman Brandon Flowers told us that’s exactly what the Killers want to accomplish: “Hopefully, it’s evolving, would be the best way to describe it, because we want to be able to change. People that we like, like David Bowie and the Beatles, you know, they were able to change the way they looked and give you something fresh, and we really admire that.” [read the full post]
'Day & Age,' by the Killers -- New York Magazine Pop Music Review
Original at New York Magazine
• Sun, Nov 23
Whatever the reason, singer-keyboardist Brandon Flowers found the confidence to promise that Sam’s Town, the Killers’ 2006 album, was certain to rank as “one of the best albums in the last twenty years.” Popular opinion, when it came ...
How To: east side bride: rock the tux
Original at east side bride
• Wed, Nov 19
Brandon Flowers of The Killers, one of GQ's Men of the Year, demonstrates. GQ offers tips on how to buy one here. (Photos by Paola Kudacki courtesy of GQ). Posted by east side bride at 5:02 AM. Labels: groom style, wedding ...
The Killers Play What They Want
Original at Idolator
• Tue, Nov 18
By Maura Johnston ONE-LISTEN VERDICT: The third album by Brandon Flowers' band of merrymen sounds like it was heavily influenced by sitting in a lot of traffic jams with a radio station tuned to Jack-FM, or whatever radio station in Las Vegas Plays What It Wants To: Album opener "Losing Touch" begins with f...
Paul McCartney’s Killer mask
Original at Beatles Unlimited
• Tue, Nov 18
By pjwa Sir Paul McCartney wore an Alice Cooper mask when he met The Killers, frontman Brandon Flowers has revealed. The ‘Human’ singer also admitted he and his bandmates - guitarist Dave Keuning, bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. - don’t tend to socialise with other musician...
didn't see this posted... big gay following: Brandon Flowers
Original at OH NO!!
• Sun, Nov 9
By you were a sorcerer; you were a meteor Have you had any contact with Rufus Wainwright since he wrote the song “Tulsa” about your first meeting in Oklahoma? I ran into Rufus in Scotland, where we were playing a gig called T in the Park. He was cruising around where all the bands are, and we had a laugh about it. I was very flattered.
The Killers Debut New Songs in London
Original at Spin
• Tue, Nov 4
By Eric Nowels The Las Vegas quartet's first single, the mellow and synth-heavy "Human," opened the set. But the crowd didn't have any time to ponder the song's, um, interesting sound, before the boys launched into the next tune. More on SPIN.com: gt;>Killers on New Single: "It's Pet Shop Boys Meets Jo...
Nobody at the NFL Network Owns a Copy of “Sam’s Town”Original at Rolling Stone
• Mon, Oct 27
By Daniel Kreps • In the Studio: Killers Fight Back With “Stripped-Down” Third CD Maybe we’re late on this revelation, but yesterday while watching the New York Jets’ Brett Favre play catch with the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the beneficiaries of Favre’s interception party was a Chiefs cornerback name...
leeds festival 08 review
Original at we-are-not-the-same (Blogspot)
• Wed, Oct 1
By Francis Wight I had been wanting to see The Killers pretty much since Hot Fuss was released, and they were brilliant. Brandon Flowers is such a brilliant live performer, even if you don't like their music, you can't deny that. ...
AFC Draft In Review
Original at Mile High Report
• Wed, Apr 30
By TheSportsGuru With four more picks in the Top-80, the Chiefs struck gold again with CB Brandon Flowers. Flowers has first round talent and should plug right into the spot vacated by Ty Law. The Chiefs also addressed a need at TE, picking up Brad ...
Fanfiction: So I wrote a story
Original at Heaven Ain't Close In A Place Like This
• Fri, Feb 8
By A-Dizzle. Because that's the kind of generous soul I am. Title: Big Drag— A Love Story in 21 Parts Pairing: Nate Ruess (The Format) / Brandon Flowers Summary: Takes place before The Killers. The Vegas night life leaves something to be desired. ...
The Bravery - Las Vegas Sun
Original at Las Vegas Sun
• Wed, Jan 30
The Bravery NV - Jan 30, 2008 When their album was released in the United States, Brandon Flowers of the local Las Vegas band The Killers said, "Look at a band like the Bravery. ...
Flowers posts questionable photo on Facebook
Original at Flying Hamster
• Thu, Jan 3
By Catherine “A photograph posted on Virginia Tech’s redshirt junior cornerback Brandon Flowers’ Facebook profile might raise some concerns over his off-the-field activities in his home town of Delray Beach, Fla., less than an hour away from where ...
Donda West 911 Call Posted Online; Plus Killers, Fall Out Boy, Ashlee Simpson, Justin Timberlake, Madonna & More, In For The Record
Original at MTV
• Mon, Dec 17
On Monday (December 17), Killers frontman Brandon Flowers was cross-examined for a second day in front of the California Labor Commissioner by lawyers for the band's ex-manager, according to TMZ.com. Braden Merrick is suing the group for $3 million in unpaid commissions, while the Kill...
The Killers: Sawdust (Music Review)
Original at PopMatters
• Wed, Nov 28
By Evan Sawdey As much as Brandon Flowers & co. would like to be remembered for their full-length efforts, their radio hits will ultimately define their legacy. Sawdust is an interesting look at other aspects of the Killers' sound, but as a standalone ...
Opinion: Week 111 : Day 7 : Glastonbury 2007, NME interview, Mexico and Argentina datesOriginal at Kill Me Now
• Sun, Jun 24
Head to Jook's for video of The Killers' phenomenal set at Glastonbury. Watch Sam's Town at Glastonbury 2007 on YouTube. On YouTube: NME Glastonbury interview with Dave, 23rd June 2007. Sam's Town live at Glastonbury, June 23rd 2007. The Killers played:
Week 109 : Day 6 : Tim Burton video, Vegas reviewOriginal at Kill Me Now
• Sat, Jun 9
The Killers June 1 at the Hard Rock Summer Stage from Las Vegas City Life, 5th June 2007 thanks to stace! Media Watch BBC2, 3 and 4 will have Glastonbury coverage on June 22-24 The Killers are in Vegas magazine (June issue) The Killers are on the cover of the latest La Mosca magazine
Brandon Flowers of The Killers is Knocked Up
Original at A Socialite's Life
• Tue, May 8
The baby is due in the midst of The Killers' summer tour of 14 music festivals throughout the United Kingdom and Europe in support of their sophomore CD, Sam's Town.
Brandon Flowers of The Killers is Knocked Up
Original at A Socialite's Life
• Tue, May 8
By J. Harvey Anyway, he and his wife Tana are having a baby. The Las Vegas natives, both 25, were married in 2005 on a Honolulu beach with only his bandmates and their crew in attendance. The baby is due in the midst of The Killers' summer tour of ...
Musings on Some Killer Concerts
Original at community.theknot.com
• Wed, Apr 11
By WeezerMonkey This was the fifth or sixth time I saw The Killers and the third time I saw them headlining. All other times, yummy Brandon Flowers was seriously off-key. No matter, though. The shows were still, dare I say, killer. Flowers is one good showman, prancing about in his snug little vest and ges...
Cortney Harding: What If Toby Keith Wore Eyeliner?Original at Huffington Post
• Thu, Oct 26
Somewhere in the course of the last year, though, Flowers seems to have discovered current affairs and the world around him. His first attempt at political commentary was a statement about the rock band Green Day, and their "unpatriotic" decision to film a DVD including their hit "Americ...