Brandon Flowers releases his new solo album Flamingo on September 3rd which will be preceded by single Crossfire on August 20th.
Despite all its storied pitfalls, louche reputation and lascivious tourism campaigns, Brandon Flowers remains stubbornly proud of his hometown. The Las Vegas born-and-bred vocalist—whose working hours are usually spent with his band The Killers—makes that clear when discussing his first solo album, Flamingo, which takes its name from a Sin City downtown street on which Sam’s Town is located, and where Flowers used to buy his records. “I grew up there, so it’s close to my heart,” the 29-year-old says. “I feel a responsibility to represent where I’m from, to defend it. It’s a place that a lot of people loathe. I can’t help but love it. I grew up with a lot of people who couldn’t wait to leave, and that was always strange to me. I feel a real connection to it. It’s in my blood.”
Brandon Flowers will play Dublin’s Academy on September 22nd, tickets are €31 including booking fee and will go on sale this Friday August 13th at 9am.
