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The Killers

The Killers are a rock band from Las Vegas known for their synth-driven sound and anthemic songwriting. Formed in the early 2000s, the group has released multiple albums blending new wave, post-punk, and alternative rock influences. Their work has established them as a significant act in contemporary rock music.

3 tracksRock· 2003–2015
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Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

The Killers is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive and a balanced bright/warm production artist.

This artistTypical Rock
Signature sound

Unusually high energy for Rock.

↑energy
How this compares to Progressive House

Across 3 analysed tracks, The Killers averages 69% groove — straighter than 71% of individual Progressive House tracks.

Measured against 20,247 Progressive House tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 130–148 BPM with a median of 138 · predominantly major keys (33% minor) · most common key: 3B (D♭ Major) with 1 track.

BPM spread
130–134
1
135–139
1
145–149
1
Key distribution
1A1B12A2B3A13B14A4B5A5B6A6B7A7B8A8B9A9B10A10B11A11B12A12B

Release volume by decade

2
2000s
1
2010s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable
Mr. Brightside album art
Mr. Brightside
The Killers
148 BPM · 3B · Rock · 56% Builder
Rock
148
3B · D♭ maj
56%Builder
2003
Somebody Told Me album art
Somebody Told Me
The Killers
138 BPM · 3A · Rock · 53% Sustainer
Rock
138
3A · B♭ min
53%Sustainer
2004
When You Were Young - Calvin Harris Remix album art
When You Were Young - Calvin Harris Remix
The Killers, Calvin Harris
130 BPM · 1B · Progressive House · 65% Builder
Progressive House
130
1B · B maj
65%Builder
2015

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Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers closest to The Killers by audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play. It’s a taste signal, not a measured key-and-tempo match: good for shortlisting crates when you’re prepping a set around The Killers, then check the chemistry on the pair you actually mix. Eligible names link to their own page.

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100%
1 track in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet
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27%
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25%
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22%
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20%
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20%
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The Bravery
20%
Not in our catalog yet
Arcade Fire
20%
1 track in catalog · Ambient / Experimental · no artist page yet
Editors
20%
6 tracks in catalog · Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass
Kaiser Chiefs
20%
Not in our catalog yet
The Kooks
19%
1 track in catalog · Indie Rock · no artist page yet
Kasabian
19%
3 tracks in catalog · Dance
Franz Ferdinand
19%
7 tracks in catalog · Dance
Cold War Kids
19%
Not in our catalog yet

Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does The Killers play at?+

The Killers's tracks in our catalog range from 130 to 148 BPM, with a median of 138 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 140–145 BPM bucket.

What key are The Killers's tracks in?+

The Killers's tracks are mostly in major keys (33% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 3B (D♭ Major) with 1 track.

Which artists share an audience with The Killers?+

The Killers sits closest to Brandon Flowers, Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.

When was The Killers most active?+

Our catalog has The Killers releases spanning 2003 to 2015, with the most tracks from the 2000s.