Show Notes
Today on Track Star*, we are joined by Brandon Flowers to talk about some of the songs and artists that have inspired his work, both as a solo artist and frontman of The Killers.
Listening to some classic songs and sharing personal stories of bleached hair, Strokes-induced depression, and playing with Bruce Springsteen, Brandon breaks down how artists like Bruce, The Strokes, and others became a part of his life and fundamentally changed how he approached music.
Brandon takes the time today to share with us his love for a wide range of music and show us the importance of listening to and learning from a wide variety of influences.
This Episode's Track List:
Crying - Roy Orbison
Cry! Cry! Cry! - Johnny Cash
Hard to Explain - The Strokes
Louisiana 1927 - Randy Newman
Badlands - Bruce Springsteen
Watching the Detectives - Elvis Costello
Everyday - Weyes Blood
Pulling Mussels (From the Shell) - Squeeze
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