Brandon Flowers brought the rustic storytelling of his latest solo project to late-night television, performing the country ballad “An American Dream” on The Tonight Show. According to coverage verified by Rolling Stone (Middle East) via PressBee, the Killers frontman appeared alongside his backing band and vocalists to deliver the track, which questions whether wealth can truly buy happiness.
Behind the Recording Sessions for Thrasher
Released last month, Flowers’ solo LP Thrasher draws heavily on classic roots instrumentation and legendary studio players. Flowers told host Jimmy Fallon that daily recording sessions frequently began with lengthy storytelling segments rather than immediate tracking. “Every day started with 45 minutes of storytelling,” Flowers said on the program, noting that veteran players filled the room with music history. The album features contributions from David Rawlings, pedal steel guitarist Bruce Bouton, and harmonica player Charlie McCoy—whose signature style previously appeared on Bob Dylan’s Nashville recordings.
Flowers described the difficulty of maintaining a strict schedule while legendary musicians shared firsthand accounts from their careers. “I’m like, ‘The clock’s ticking, you guys are getting paid,’” Flowers told Fallon. “But you also want to hear because Charlie McCoy is telling you Bob Dylan stories and he’s telling Roy Orbison stories and then Garth Brooks stories over here and Waylon Jennings stories, and it’s hard to get to work.”
The Next Killers Album Timeline and Progress
Beyond his solo work, Flowers offered an update regarding the next release from the Killers. During a piano segment where Fallon prompted him to answer questions in song, Flowers confirmed that a new record is currently in development. “We’ve got some titles floating around,” Flowers stated during the broadcast. “But even if I knew what it was my publicist would tell me not to share it with you. It’s too early in the game.”
That timeline aligns with recent statements Flowers made to Rolling Stone regarding the band’s progress. “So far, so good. It’s a little bit too early to say too much, but we’ve had some really nice moments and some good breakthroughs,” Flowers told the publication. He emphasized that the primary objective for the upcoming LP involves collaborative effort from all four of them for the first time since Battle Born. Regarding a potential release window, Flowers estimated an arrival toward the very end of 2027 or, more likely, early 2028.
Did You Know?
Harmonica player Charlie McCoy, who performed on Thrasher, is a musician whose career includes work with Bob Dylan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandon Flowers’ latest album?
Brandon Flowers released a country-inspired solo album titled Thrasher, which features the single “An American Dream.”
When will the next Killers album be released?
According to Brandon Flowers, the band is actively working on new material with a targeted release window pointing toward late 2027 or early 2028.
Who played on Brandon Flowers’ solo LP Thrasher?
Musicians contributing to Thrasher include David Rawlings, pedal steel player Bruce Bouton, and harmonica player Charlie McCoy.
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