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Brandon Flowers has spoken of his ambitions for his upcoming solo album, The Desired Effect - stating that he craves radio play.
Earlier this week, The Killers' frontman announced that his solo follow-up to 2010's Flamingo would be released on 18 May. Now, he's revealed his continued desire for mainstream radio acceptance - but isn't sure where he fits in with the music scene in 2015.
"I want to be on the radio," Flowers told NME. "I've never been ashamed to say that. I can't believe where radio has gone. It seems to be such a weird world now. Where once I seemed to fit in, now I'm seen as a little different.
"I used to be considered mainstream, but now I'm almost avant-garde or art rock compared to what's on the radio."
He also revealed that The Desired Effect was influenced by Genesis' Peter Gabriel, Sting and Don Henley of the Eagles
"I think if you look at those people, they weren't just catering to little kids," he continued. "I think adults like pop music too, and we shouldn't be - I'm speaking for all of us - we shouldn't be listening to a lot of music that we're listening to! "There has always been pop music, but it can speak to you too, you know?
Flowers added: "I think we're walking a line on my new record, and hopefully we've found a place where there's sophistication to it but it also feels accessible."
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Earlier this week, Flowers took to Twitter and his official website to announce his next effort.
He wrote: "May 18th, 2015, we will finally achieve The Desired Effect. Ariel [Rechtshaid, producer] and I have been collaborating in the studio, working twogether [sic] in the spirit of conversation, contention, and at long last, sweet contrition.
"No one has yet seen or heard the change. But soon we all will."
While The Killers are said to be on hiatus, they were recently confirmed to play Firefly Festival in the US with Paul McCartney, Kings Of Leon and Morrissey.
