New single, album and tour from Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers, best known as the lead singer of the Killers, has issued a new solo single titled "Paradise" and confirmed a North American tour in support of his forthcoming country-leaning album Thrasher, due Aug. 21. The single features banjo, pedal steel and harmonica textures associated with modern country and Americana recordings, and continues a stylistic turn Flowers has signalled with earlier solo releases.
The song frames a familial story set in casino life, layering upbeat musical elements over a lyrical undercurrent that hints at a bleaker outlook. The recording was made in Nashville with producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado, and features contributions from established Nashville and roots musicians, including David Rawlings, pedal steel player Bruce Bouton and harmonica player Charlie McCoy.
Tour stops include Vancouver and Toronto
Flowers has announced a string of North American dates beginning in September. Two Canadian stops are on the itinerary:
- Vancouver — Sept. 8 @ Vogue Theatre
- Toronto — Sept. 24 @ History
Tickets for the tour were scheduled to go on general sale at 10 a.m. local time on the day of the announcement; full details appear on the artist's website. The tour also includes dates across the United States in cities such as Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
“This is not me running away from rock & roll,”
Flowers said when announcing the album, adding that he does not seek to replace his earlier material but has found room for new songs and styles. Earlier singles from the album include "Plans" and a live rendition filmed at RCA Studio A.
What this means for music fans in Brandon
Although no Brandon date has been announced, the inclusion of Vancouver and Toronto on the roster makes the tour relevant to local fans who travel for concerts or follow developments in how established rock artists engage with country and roots music. The personnel involved — notably Nashville session veterans and producers with cross-genre profiles — signal that Flowers is pursuing a sound grounded in American country traditions while maintaining his identity as a pop/rock frontman.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| New single | "Paradise" |
| Album | Thrasher — due Aug. 21 |
| Producers | Shawn Everett, Jonathan Rado |
| Notable musicians | David Rawlings, Bruce Bouton, Charlie McCoy |
| Canadian dates | Vancouver (Sept. 8), Toronto (Sept. 24) |
Local promoters and concert-goers should watch for ticket announcements and any possible additional Canadian stops. For Brandon-area music followers, the release highlights a continuing trend of established rock artists exploring country and Americana idioms and the potential for those projects to draw cross-genre audiences when touring.
