AF90 "Drugs on the Weekend"

Sounds from Austria

10/04/2025 |

AF90’s "Drugs on the Weekend", a standout track from Austria, is a sophisticated yet danceable anthem with an irresistible chorus that lingers long after the song ends. AF90 delivers raw energy, infectious hooks, and a clever touch of tongue-in-cheek irony.

The band explains that the song’s protagonist is a quintessentially modern figure—trapped in a monotonous corporate job, emotionally numb, and yearning for a fleeting escape. That escape comes in the form of a hedonistic weekend where the city becomes his playground, and nothing else matters. Yet, beneath the surface lies a poignant critique of modern life: driven by capitalism, the protagonist fails to see how hollow his existence truly is, making him both relatable and pitiable.

Musically, AF90 wraps this weighty theme in a dark pop-disco package, blending the eccentric art-rock spirit of Talking Heads with the sleek, melodic sensibilities of Dua Lipa or The 1975. The result is an anthem that feels both introspective and exhilarating, offering listeners a momentary reprieve from the grind of everyday life.