The Drums - Money May 2026

While a hit upon release, the song found a massive second life over a decade later:

: Thanks to this resurgence, the song surpassed 230 million streams on Spotify and was certified Platinum by the RIAA in late 2024. The Drums - Money

: It deals with the "harsh reality" that set in after the band's initial hype cooled down, focusing on coming to terms with a lack of major financial success. While a hit upon release, the song found

: In 2023, it became the soundtrack for the " album cover challenge ," where users used a filter to turn random photos into professional-looking album art. The music video, directed by M

The music video, directed by M. Blash, mirrors the song's quirky, slightly dark tone.

Watch the official music video for 'Money' to see the band's signature absurdist style and New York City backdrop: The Drums - Money (Official Audio) YouTube• Jul 22, 2011