The War on Drugs released Who’s That on September 9, identifying it as the band’s first new studio recording since 2022. Adam Granduciel wrote and produced the single at his studio compound in Burbank.
The artist’s announcement credits Anthony LaMarca on drums and Dave Hartley on bass, alongside Granduciel’s guitars and keyboards. A Max Flick-directed video accompanies the track, following Granduciel through Burbank on a night-time walk.
A studio release after a live document
The new song follows the band’s 2024 concert album Live Drugs Again. Keeping those formats distinct clarifies the return: a new live release and a new studio recording are different additions to a catalog.
Granduciel describes the song as arriving quickly during an ordinary morning and connects its subject to self-acceptance amid doubt. That is the songwriter’s account of the work, rather than a medical claim or a prescription for the listener.
Where the single fits
- Released: September 9, 2026.
- Writer and producer: Adam Granduciel.
- Video director: Max Flick.
- Recording base: Burbank, California.
The band’s original announcement also linked autumn US shows and festival appearances. Those listings belong to the September release report; check the current official calendar before making travel plans.
For readers returning through an older concert clip, the useful next step is the official single and video. They establish the newly released work directly, while the live album offers a separate view of the band’s longer performance history.
Source: Official artist announcement.
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