Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast, where Derek and Jimmy explore the music, stories, and world of Brandon Flowers and The Killers.

With Brandon's upcoming solo album Thrasher just around the corner, Derek and Jimmy break down the newly released trailer, discuss its striking imagery, and explain why this project already feels different from anything Brandon has released before.

From classic cars and dusty highways to small-town diners, county fairs, and the familiar backdrop of Mount Nebo, the trailer paints a picture of the Utah Brandon Flowers remembers growing up. Derek and Jimmy connect the visual callbacks to Pressure Machine, discuss Brandon's relationship with Nephi, and explore why Thrasher feels like an even more personal continuation of that story.

The conversation then takes an unexpected but fascinating turn into the world of classic country music. Rather than simply reviewing the trailer, the guys share the artists, albums, and songs they believe helped shape Brandon's musical upbringing—including legends like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and The Highwaymen.

If you've never listened to traditional country music, this episode serves as a roadmap for understanding the storytelling, emotion, and authenticity that appear to be at the heart of Thrasher.

Along the way, Derek shares stories from growing up in Nephi, working at a local truck stop, discovering country music, traveling throughout the Southwest with his father, and why experiencing different cultures makes both music—and life—more meaningful.

Whether you've already embraced Brandon's new direction or you're still unsure what to expect, this episode is designed to prepare you for the journey before Thrasher arrives.

The guys discuss why understanding classic country music may help fans appreciate Thrasher.

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Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast, where Derek and Jimmy discuss all things The Killers, Brandon Flowers, concerts, fandom, and whatever else happens to cross their minds.

This week, the guys break down The Killers' performance at the UEFA Champions League Final and ask the question fans have been asking for years: could The Killers pull off a Super Bowl halftime show?

Derek and Jimmy discuss the band's six-minute pregame performance, the challenge of squeezing a stadium-sized catalog into a tiny time slot, and why many fans are calling it one of the best Champions League performances to date.

The conversation then takes a surprising turn into the new Masters of the Universe movie, where Derek gets the unexpected thrill of hearing "The Man" show up during a key He-Man scene. From childhood action figures to Brandon Flowers soundtracking Eternia, it's one of the most unexpectedly perfect Killers moments imaginable.

The guys also discuss the ongoing mystery surrounding Brandon's long-awaited solo album, recent Rolling Stone interviews, upcoming festival appearances, and whether fans are getting a little restless waiting for new music.

Along the way, they talk football versus football, concert season, Spotify rankings, future shows, and why the answer to almost every entertainment question might simply be: Put The Killers In It.

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Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast, where Derek and Jimmy explore the music, stories, and fandom surrounding Brandon Flowers and The Killers.

This week, the conversation shifts from Brandon Flowers' upcoming album to Derek's recent trip to Las Vegas to see No Doubt perform at the world-famous Sphere.

Derek shares his firsthand experience inside the Sphere, from the immersive visuals and production to the passionate fan culture surrounding the band's residency. Along the way, he and Jimmy compare No Doubt fans to Killers fans, discuss merchandise controversies, setlist debates, fan-created signs, and the unique challenges of creating a residency show built around a fixed visual production.

The guys also dive into the economics of modern concerts, shrinking venue sizes, sold-out versus canceled shows, and the growing phenomenon of "Blue Dot Fever" as artists struggle with changing ticket-buying habits.

Most importantly, they ask the question every Killers fan wants answered: Could The Killers successfully headline the Sphere?

The answer leads to a fascinating discussion about Las Vegas history, fan demand, future residencies, anniversary shows, and whether Brandon Flowers and The Killers would even want to take on a long-term Vegas residency at this stage of their career.

If you've ever wondered what a Killers Sphere show could look like, this episode is for you.

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Thrasher: Everything We Know So Far

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Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast, where Derek and Jimmy dive deep into the music, stories, and world of Brandon Flowers and The Killers.

This week, the guys react to the biggest Brandon Flowers news in years.

After months of speculation, surprise appearances and industry events have finally given fans their first real glimpse at Brandon's upcoming solo album, Thrasher. Derek and Jimmy break down everything currently known about the project, including Brandon's live performance of "Miss America," reports that the album leans heavily into country influences, and what appears to be a thematic continuation of ideas first explored on Pressure Machine.

The conversation explores the mysterious influencer events where lyric booklets were distributed, the emergence of Payson and Nephi references in the new material, and why the title Thrasher has fans guessing everything from farming equipment to heavy metal influences.

The guys also discuss rumors surrounding Brandon's long-rumored second solo album, what a future tour might look like, whether Brandon could find a home on country radio, and why concert economics are becoming a growing challenge for both artists and fans.

Along the way, the discussion branches into country music, radio programming, ticket pricing, Blue Dot Fever, tour routing, and why some of the biggest artists in the world are struggling to fill arenas.

If you're excited about Brandon's next chapter, this is the episode for you.

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Brandon Flowers' New Album: Thrasher

The Mystery of Album Number Two

Country Music & Brandon Flowers

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Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast with Derek and Jimmy — the show where two longtime fans dive deep into the music, lyrics, stories, and world of Brandon Flowers and The Killers.

This week the guys break down “Crossfire,” the massive lead single from Brandon Flowers’ solo album Flamingo. What starts with nostalgic memories of the old Crossfire board game commercials quickly turns into a deep conversation about religion, relationships, temptation, forgiveness, Las Vegas, and the battle between heaven and hell woven throughout the song’s lyrics.

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The conversation also touches on Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, fan bingo cards, the future of The Killers, and why Brandon Flowers may never stop writing music.

Whether you’re rediscovering Flamingo or hearing “Crossfire” in a completely new way, this episode dives into one of Brandon’s most emotional and enduring solo tracks.

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Welcome back to the Lonely Town Podcast — the show where Derek and Jimmy dive deep into the music, lyrics, stories, and world surrounding Brandon Flowers and The Killers.

In this episode, the guys take a deep dive into “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” from Brandon Flowers’ solo album Flamingo. What starts as a discussion about one underrated opening track quickly becomes a broader conversation about Las Vegas culture, religion, addiction, dreams, entertainment, and the strange magic of Sin City.

Derek and Jimmy explore:

Along the way, the episode branches into stories about thrift stores in Las Vegas, bowl games, Uber drivers, old Vegas street experiences, service culture on the Strip, and why Brandon’s writing continues to resonate so deeply with fans from places like Nephi, Utah.

Whether you’re a longtime Killers fan or just discovering Brandon’s solo work, this episode shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked songs in his catalog.

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In this episode of Lonely Town Killers, Derek and Jimmy dive into one of the most overlooked tracks from Flamingo—the hidden gem “Right Behind You.”

Originally tucked away on the deluxe version, this song stands apart from the typical Killers sound, offering something more personal, reflective, and deeply rooted in themes of faith, struggle, and redemption.

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Whether you’ve never heard the track or it’s already one of your favorites, this episode gives you a fresh perspective on a song that proves sometimes the deepest cuts hit the hardest.

And remember—whatever you’re going through… you might not be as alone as you think.

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We grew up in the same town as Brandon Flowers… but nobody saw this coming.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Painter—a lifelong Nephi resident with deep roots in the community—to talk about growing up in the same town as The Killers and how a small-town mindset can lead to big things.

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From small-town memories to global success—this one’s part nostalgia, part storytelling, and all real.

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Mike Painter is a lifelong resident of Nephi, Utah, with family roots in the community dating back to the 1800s. Known for his deep connection to the area, love of music, and firsthand perspective on growing up alongside future icons, Mike brings a unique voice to the conversation.

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The Killers just showed up in a Pepsi commercial with David Beckham… and somehow ended up tied to the UEFA Champions League Final.

Yeah—we had to talk about it.

In this episode, we break down the commercial featuring Brandon Flowers and the full band, try to understand what the Champions League actually is, and debate just how big this moment really is.

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Unplanned episode—but when The Killers pop up with Beckham, you don’t wait.

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