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Brandon Flowers Looks Back at the Past on Anthemic Single ‘Tiger’s Blood’
Brandon Flowers has released ‘Tiger’s Blood’, a nostalgic new single from his forthcoming solo album, Thrasher, due on 21 August via Island Records. The anthemic, Springsteen-influenced track signals Flowers’ exploration of country-western sounds while maintaining his connection to rock music.
Flowers first performed the song at Newport Folk Festival and recorded it in Nashville with longtime producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado. Thrasher features musicians including David Rawlings, Bruce Bouton and Charlie McCoy; Flowers will support it with a US tour from 1 September in Phoenix to 6 October in Las Vegas, after recently discussing doubts about how long he wishes to continue making music.
In short
- Flowers releases nostalgic single ‘Tiger’s Blood’
- It previews country-western album Thrasher
- US tour begins on 1 September
Explained simply
Brandon Flowers is the lead singer of the American rock band the Killers, known for songs such as “Mr Brightside”. He also makes music under his own name, giving him room to explore styles beyond the band’s sound.
Country-western music draws on country, folk and western traditions, while rock often uses louder guitars and a strong beat. Flowers has worked with Nashville musicians and producers on his solo album, bringing those influences together with his established rock background.
The album is part of a longer solo career alongside Flowers’ work with the Killers. His recent comments about doubts over how long he wants to keep making music have added context to listeners’ interest in what he chooses to record next.