Brandon Flowers and Westside Cowboy

Brandon Flowers is best known as the lead singer with the band The Killers but during his time with the band he has found time for a solo career. He is back with his third album which is heavily inspired by the roots of American Country and Western music.

Also, we hear from UK newcomers Westside Cowboy who after building up a reputation on the concert and festival circuit have just released their first album.

There is new music from Paul Heaton, DMA's and Fontaines D.C.

Plus, the top five popular songs in the UK chart.

(Photo: Brandon Flowers grins at the camera on the Jo Whiley show on BBC Radio 2, Wednesday 8 July 2026. He wears a black baseball cap with a red circular embroidered logo, a blue blazer and black t-shirt. Credit: James Watkins)

Presenter: Kim Robson
Producer: Alan Rowett
A Rotation Media production for BBC World Service