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Brandon Flowers on Vampire Weekend Influence | Music News
Brandon Flowers spills the tea on creative rivalry—yes, Vampire Weekend’s sonic magic keeps him on his toes, even if their sound is worlds apart. He admits he thrives on competition, and hearing Ezra Koenig’s latest work fuels his own artistic fire. Bonus: they share producer Ariel Rechtshaid—and even played tennis in Australia. It’s not just mutual admiration; it’s a friendly push to keep evolving. Flowers recalls how Vampire Weekend’s Father of the Bride inspired The Killers’ Imploding the Mirage, and how The Strokes’ Is This It once shattered his confidence before launching Hot Fuss. Now…
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