SATURDAY IS MY USUAL DAY to post something about new music.  New music by The Killers just can’t wait that long.

I’ve been a fan of the band since Hot Fuss and the hooks of “Mr. Brightside” and “All These Things That I Have Done.”  Sam’s Town, for me, was an amazing movement to a more definite sound, a refined kind of modern Americana.  Day and Age, which peaked with “Dustland Fairy Tale” and “This is Your Life,” was more of the same.  I like them because their sound is big.  I like them because they seem to have personality (with many thanks to their lead singer, Brandon Flowers).

Here’s their newest song, “Runaways,” from their September-dropping new album, Battle Born.

Heads up for the new tune came from the folks at Grantland.  Staff writer Amos Barshad posted some interesting commentary with the song, including a good and honest appraisal at the band’s “affect” and their place in the current music pantheon (or lack thereof).  Good article to read here.