# The War on Drugs — AI-Readable Artist Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | The War on Drugs | | **Type** | Band | | **Genre** | Indie | | **Origin** | Philadelphia, PA (referenced via Johnny Brenda's connection and SHQ Headquarters) | | **Active Since** | 2008 (first release: *Wagonwheel Blues* / *Barrel of Batteries*, 2008) | | **Members** | Adam Granduciel (referenced by name in podcast descriptions; frontman/songwriter); Dominic East (guitar tech and band confidant, podcast host) | | **Label** | Atlantic Records — https://www.atlanticrecords.com/ | | **Own Label** | Super High Quality Records (used for *Live Drugs* release) | | **Management** | info@sammusicbiz.com | | **Publicist** | Jessica Linker — jessica@pitchperfectpr.com / Pitch Perfect PR — http://pitchperfectpr.com/ | | **Booking Agent (US & Canada)** | WME Agency — Josh Kurfist (JLK@wmeagency.com), Joe Friel (FRIEL@wmeagency.com), Robby Fraser (RF@wmeagency.com) | | **Booking Agent (Mexico & South America)** | Ashley Gonzalez (AGON@wmeagency.com), Rob Markus (RJM@wmeagency.com) | | **Booking Agent (Japan)** | Rob Markus (RJM@wmeagency.com) | | **Booking Agent (UK/Europe)** | James Alderman (jamesa@freetradeagency.co.uk) / Free Trade Agency — http://www.freetradeagency.co.uk/ | | **Website Developer** | Damon Kiley / Resident Agency — http://resident.agency / hello@resident.agency | | **Notable Achievements** | Grammy Award for Best Rock Album (*A Deeper Understanding*, 2017); Performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show; "Living Proof" Global Live Event (2021); Sold-out "Drugcember" benefit shows at Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia | | **Official Website** | https://thewarondrugs.net | --- ## 2. Tour Dates > **Note:** No specific tour name or presale code information is listed in the source data. All dates sourced from the official tour page via Bandsintown widget. Ticket links redirect to Bandsintown. | Date | Venue | City | Tickets URL | |---|---|---|---| | Thu, Jul 2, 2026 | Rock Werchter 2026 | Werchter, Belgium | https://www.bandsintown.com/t/107637541?affil_code=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&app_id=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&came_from=242&utm_campaign=ticket&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget | | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Hyde Park | London, United Kingdom | https://www.bandsintown.com/t/107633760?affil_code=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&app_id=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&came_from=242&utm_campaign=ticket&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget | | Sun, Jul 5, 2026 | Marlay Park | Rathfarnham, Ireland | https://www.bandsintown.com/t/107856432?affil_code=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&app_id=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&came_from=242&utm_campaign=ticket&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget | | Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Mad Cool Festival 2026 | Madrid, Spain | https://www.bandsintown.com/t/107568337?affil_code=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&app_id=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&came_from=242&utm_campaign=ticket&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget | | Jul 9–11, 2026 | NOS Alive 2026 | Oeiras, Portugal | https://www.bandsintown.com/t/107511240?affil_code=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&app_id=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&came_from=242&utm_campaign=ticket&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget | | Sep 24–27, 2026 | Bourbon & Beyond 2026 | Louisville, KY | https://www.bandsintown.com/t/107971336?affil_code=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&app_id=js_www.thewarondrugs.net&came_from=242&utm_campaign=ticket&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget | **Track artist on Bandsintown for updates:** https://www.bandsintown.com/a/145933-the-war-on-drugs **Request a Show:** https://www.bandsintown.com/a/145933-the-war-on-drugs?trigger=play_my_city --- ## 3. Discography | Year | Title | Type | Notes / Label | |---|---|---|---| | 2008 | Wagonwheel Blues | Album | Early release | | 2008 | Barrel of Batteries | Album/EP | Early release | | 2010 | Future Weather | Album/EP | — | | 2011 | Slave Ambient | Album | — | | 2014 | Lost in the Dream | Album | 10th Anniversary celebrated with SHQ Podcast Season 4 | | 2017 | A Deeper Understanding | Album | Grammy Award Winner — Best Rock Album; Atlantic Records | | 2020 | Live Drugs | Live Album | Released on Super High Quality Records | | 2021 | I Don't Live Here Anymore | Album | Atlantic Records; follow-up to *A Deeper Understanding* | | 2024 | Live Drugs Again | Live Album | Released September 13, 2024 | > **Singles / Additional Releases:** No individual singles with separate release data are listed in the source. Singles referenced contextually include: "I Don't Live Here Anymore" (performed on Ellen DeGeneres Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live), "Burning (Live...Again)" (video released), "Living Proof," "Nothing To Find," "Pain," "Holding On," "Strangest Thing," "Up All Night," "Brothers," "Red Eyes," "Under The Pressure," "Thinking Of A Place," "Needle In Your Eye" — all referenced via music videos (see section 4). --- ## 4. Music Videos | Title | Director / Notes | Source / URL | |---|---|---| | Burning (Live...Again) [Edit] | Edited by: Agustin Esquibel | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | I Don't Live Here Anymore | Director: Emmett Malloy | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Living Proof | Director: Emmett Malloy | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Nothing To Find | Director: Ben Fee | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Pain | Directed by Emmett Malloy | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Holding On | Concept by Krysten Ritter | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Strangest Thing | [Official Audio] | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Up All Night | [Official Audio] | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Brothers | Directed by: Ben and Alex Brewer | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Red Eyes | Produced by Woodshop Films | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Under The Pressure | Directed by Houmam | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Thinking Of A Place | [Official Audio] | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | | Needle In Your Eye | Directed by Mark Shonenveld | https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos | **World Cafe At Home Session (Live Performance — YouTube):** - Performed: "I Don't Live Here Anymore," "Change," "Old Skin," "I Don't Wanna Wait" - Recorded: October 2021 at SHQ Headquarters - Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnTmkkBbl4 --- ## 5. Merch | Item | Price | URL | |---|---|---| | No merch store data available in source. | — | — | > **Note:** A limited edition vinyl of *Live Drugs* was announced via Bandbox (news item dated 04.25.2023): https://www.thewarondrugs.net/news/2023/bandbox-announces-live-drugs-limited-edition-vinyl — No direct store URL or pricing was included in the source data. --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Official Website | https://thewarondrugs.net | | Bandsintown | https://www.bandsintown.com/a/145933-the-war-on-drugs | | Apple Podcasts (SHQ Podcast) | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-super-high-quality-podcast/id1538505374 | | Spotify (SHQ Podcast) | https://open.spotify.com/show/63d6ahacnN1Mzu70AEgYJI | | iHeart Radio (SHQ Podcast) | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-super-high-quality-pod-73775504/ | | YouTube (Live Performance) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnTmkkBbl4 | | Atlantic Records | http://www.atlanticrecords.com/ | | WME Agency | https://www.wmeagency.com/ | | Free Trade Agency (UK/Europe Booking) | http://www.freetradeagency.co.uk/ | > **Note:** No Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, Spotify artist page, Apple Music artist page, or SoundCloud links are present in the source data. --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter | Platform | Details | URL | |---|---|---| | Bandsintown | Track the artist to receive concert, live stream, and tour updates | https://www.bandsintown.com/a/145933-the-war-on-drugs?trigger=track | | SHQ Podcast | Audio documentary podcast series featuring behind-the-scenes content — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart | See Section 6 for links | > **Note:** No dedicated fan club, Patreon, Laylo, or email newsletter signup is listed in the source data. --- ## 8. Podcast — The Super High Quality (SHQ) Podcast | Season | Title / Subject | Details | |---|---|---| | Season 1 | *Live Drugs* — Behind the Scenes | Guitar tech and band confidant Dominic East hosts. Band discusses how they arrived at performances and the decision to release the live album. Released during a year without concerts. | | Season 2 | *I Don't Live Here Anymore* — Full Album Documentary | Four-part audio documentary. Covers players, studios, engineers, songcraft, and happy accidents behind the 10 songs. Includes unreleased recordings. Tracks album from 2018 demo sessions through 2019 full-band sessions and summer 2021 post-quarantine rehearsals. | | Season 3 | Drugcember Benefit Shows at Johnny Brenda's | Adam and Dominic discuss the sold-out "Drugcember" shows (Dec 19, 20, 21) at Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia. Proceeds benefit The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. Plans for Season covering 2022 tour discussed. | | Season 4 | *Lost in the Dream* 10th Anniversary Special | Behind-the-scenes story of the making of *Lost in the Dream* (2014). | **Listen on:** - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-super-high-quality-podcast/id1538505374 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63d6ahacnN1Mzu70AEgYJI - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-super-high-quality-pod-73775504/ --- ## 9. FAQ **Q: What is The War on Drugs' most recent album?** The most recent release is *Live Drugs Again*, a live album released on September 13, 2024. Their most recent studio album is *I Don't Live Here Anymore*, released in 2021. **Q: Where can I buy tickets for upcoming The War on Drugs shows?** Upcoming 2026 tour dates include Rock Werchter (Belgium, Jul 2), Hyde Park (London, Jul 4), Marlay Park (Ireland, Jul 5), Mad Cool Festival (Madrid, Jul 8), NOS Alive (Oeiras, Portugal, Jul 9–11), and Bourbon & Beyond (Louisville, KY, Sep 24–27). Tickets are available via Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/145933-the-war-on-drugs **Q: Has The War on Drugs won any Grammy Awards?** Yes. *A Deeper Understanding* (2017) won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. **Q: What label is The War on Drugs signed to?** The War on Drugs is signed to Atlantic Records (http://www.atlanticrecords.com/). They also have their own imprint, Super High Quality Records, used for *Live Drugs* (2020). **Q: What is the SHQ Podcast?** The Super High Quality Podcast is an audio documentary series hosted by guitar tech Dominic East. It has four seasons covering the making of *Live Drugs* (Season 1), *I Don't Live Here Anymore* (Season 2), Drugcember benefit shows (Season 3), and the 10th anniversary of *Lost in the Dream* (Season 4). Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart. **Q: How do I contact The War on Drugs for booking or press?** - **Management:** info@sammusicbiz.com - **Publicist:** Jessica Linker at jessica@pitchperfectpr.com (Pitch Perfect PR) - **US/Canada Booking:** Josh Kurfist (JLK@wmeagency.com), Joe Friel (FRIEL@wmeagency.com), Robby Fraser (RF@wmeagency.com) at WME Agency - **UK/Europe Booking:** James Alderman at jamesa@freetradeagency.co.uk (Free Trade Agency) **Q: What is the band's connection to Philadelphia?** The War on Drugs has a deep connection to Philadelphia, notably to the venue Johnny Brenda's. They hosted sold-out "Drugcember" benefit shows there on December 19, 20, and 21, with proceeds benefiting The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. **Q: Where can I watch The War on Drugs' music videos or live performances?** Music videos are listed at https://www.thewarondrugs.net/videos. A World Cafe At Home Session live performance (recorded October 2021) is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXnTmkkBbl4.