SINGLE REVIEW: Spiders on Drugs – Postcard from Amsterdam
‘Postcard from Amsterdam’ is a surge of movement and release, the sound of a band grabbing hold of chaos and spinning it into something dazzling. Spiders on Drugs fuse alt-rock muscle with jangle pop brightness and a punk undercurrent simmering beneath the gloss. The result is a track that hits with immediacy but leaves behind something far more reflective. It’s escape set to rhythm — a restless, glitter-streaked goodbye.
From the opening bars, the energy is undeniable. Guitars shimmer with effervescent buzz, lifted by drums that crash with intention and momentum. The production is slick but never overpolished — its edges left to breathe, giving the song a livewire tension. There’s clear ’80s alt-rock in the bones of the melody, but it’s shot through with the grit and glamour of DIY and modernity, not unlike Du Blonde, where hooks shine and nothing feels too clean to be honest.
The vocal performance is where the track’s emotional current really surges. There’s a sweetness in the tone — bright, glossy — but it’s undercut with defiance. It’s the voice of someone walking away with purpose, not regret. There’s a confidence, a don’t-look-back clarity that anchors the track’s thematic weight. This isn’t about heartbreak — it’s about freedom, motion, the thrill of choosing yourself even when the road ahead is messy.
What makes ‘Postcard from Amsterdam’ work so well is the contrast between its buoyant exterior and what’s burning underneath. It’s catchy, sure. Big chorus, great energy. But there’s also depth — lyrical fragments that paint the picture of someone fleeing the cold, the disappointment, the expectation. The song doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t linger. It bolts.
With this release, Spiders on Drugs reinforce their reputation for walking the tightrope between control and chaos. ‘Postcard from Amsterdam’ is vibrant, sharp, and emotionally alive. Not a love song, and definitely not a surrender. Just a flash of neon in the dark and a door slamming shut behind it.
