The Killers have confirmed they are to guest star in the new series of 'The O.C' (back this weekend - hurrah!) and they will be joined by Walkmen and Modest Mouse. Series one of the teen drama established its indie credentials with Death Cab For Cutie, Le Tigre and New Order among the artists on the soundtrack, though this is the first time bands have actually appeared on the show.
Both The Killers and Walkmen have already recorded their scenes. The Killers' Brendan Flowers said [the show's characters]: "come and see us play. [They're] like, 'Oh, are you going to the Killers tonight?' And then they're there and we're playing in the background. We [played] 'Smile Like You Mean It' and a little bit of 'Everything Will Be Alright'. We don't get to watch anything."
Talking about their appearance, Walkmen bassist Pete Bauer added: "The characters are opening a club like the Peach Pit After Dark on '90210' it's called the Bait Shop. They wanted a band to open it up. So I think we're the first band at the Bait Shop. Characters kiss during our slow jam. But I don't know if I'm allowed to give that away. They have a crane shot from us up to a balcony, and then everybody watches them kiss and the girl runs off. That's going to be the highlight for us, a scene where characters make out and then run off. I think it's good. A lot of young kids who watch the show don't hear bands like us. Now my 13-year-old cousin wants a Walkmen T-shirt now, and she never did before!"