Brandon Flowers, frontman of the Killers, led the new wave revival in the early 2000s, drawing inspiration from '80s synth pop bands like New Order and the Psychedelic Furs. Flowers' unconventional style and outspoken personality set him apart, while the Killers' evolving sound and multi-platinum debut album, Hot Fuss, solidified their success. Flowers' solo career, launched in 2010, further showcased his musical versatility.

Raised in the Southwest, Flowers found his musical footing in Las Vegas, forming the Killers with guitarist Dave Keuning in 2002. The band's debut album in 2004 propelled them to international fame, blending synth-driven sounds with a nod to heartland rock. Flowers' personal milestones, from becoming a father to the loss of his mother, influenced his songwriting and led to his solo ventures alongside the Killers' continued success in the music industry.