Guardian Music — (Secretly Canadian)This was the year the War on Drugs won. Not only did the Philadelphia band fulfil the promise of their debut Wagonwheel Blues, but their former guitarist Kurt Vile scored with his own excellent album, Smoke Ring for my Halo. Slave ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Toby Tenenbaum Opening night of the six that The National will be playing at the plush Beacon Theater did not disappoint. The first guest opener was The War on Drugs who were fresh from their sold out show at... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Sarahana The War on Drugs @ Bowery Ballroom "War On Drugs plays with the National tonight at the Beacon Theater, but WOD had no trouble selling out a show of its own at Bowery Ballroom last night. The... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The War on Drugs (more by Amanda Hatfield) today in NYC * ASSSCAT @ UCB * Wyclef Jean @ City Winery * Matt Mitchell @ The Stone * Jane Birkin, Joey Arias @ Town Hall * Dump, The Medium Necks,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The War On Drugs at Cameo in August (more by Jessica Amaya) The War On Drugs recently kicked off their December tour which includes the sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom on December 11 and the not-sold out show one day... more info

Impose Magazine — The NBA is back! With the ghost of Dr. James Naismith at peace once again, we welcome a new columnist to the Jock Strap family. We are pleased to unveil Dave Hartley's Death Dunk column. Hartley's qualifications include bassist in The War on ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield Still Corners @ Mercury Lounge Still Corners are coming back from the UK to play some shows with The War on Drugs and Arc in Round in December. That includes the December 11th Bowery Ballroom show.... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Last Monday we announced that Andy had given us three exclusive new mixes, the first of which - 'What The World Is Waiting For...' - was posted last week.This week's mix - 'Yesterday, Where Is My Mind?' - is now available to listen to below. The mix,... more info

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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Philadelphia guitar rock band The War on Drugs gigged at Silver Lake club the Satellite on Saturday night. Times pop critic Randall Roberts reviews. more info