The War on Drugs emerged from Philadelphia in 2005 when Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile joined forces to create a sound that would define a generation of indie rock. The band's name is a direct reference to the U.S. "war on drugs" phrase, a bold statement that set the tone for their uncompromising artistic vision. Their debut album, Wagonwheel Blues, arrived in 2008, the same year they released their first recorded material including the EP Barrel of Batteries. Over the years, the band has built a catalog that spans Slave Ambient (2011), Lost in the Dream (2014), A Deeper Understanding (2017), and I Don't Live Here Anymore, which arrived on October 29, 2021.
The War on Drugs continued to evolve with their first live album, Live Drugs, issued in 2020, followed by Live Drugs Again in 2024. In September 2026, the band teased and then released a new single, "Who's That," signaling fresh activity after an April 2026 interview confirmed their next studio album was nearly finished. Each poster in this collection captures a moment from their journey, from the raw early days of Wagonwheel Blues to the expansive soundscapes of their most recent work, offering fans a visual celebration of one of indie rock's most compelling acts.