The Band: Alex Dugan, David Grayson, Dillon Randolph, Caleb Contreras, Josh Stirm

Austin’s Culture Wars’ debut album arrives ready to connect with a generation starved for authenticity and provocation in their rock bands. Recorded at Sonic Ranch Recording Studio, 30 minutes outside El Paso, Texas; Hollywood’s United Recording (Sinatra, Radiohead); and Sunset Sound (The Doors, Prince), the young group’s moving debut album is set to be a breath of fresh air full of ambition and pure intentions. As the band’s name implies, seemingly disparate passions battle within the songs, somehow beautifully making peace. 

Viral debut single "Heaven" (1.4M) off of the upcoming project has kick started a thrilling new chapter for Culture Wars. Bursting with raw energy, the infectious track combines the group’s penchant for lyrical depth with glossy pop-rock hooks thanks to Alex Dugan’s soaring lead vocals. With "Wasting My Time" and "Slowly" following, Culture Wars have already revealed the expertly crafted, ambitious rock catalog to come.

Culture Wars initially built a following through word-of-mouth and energetic live performances. Songs like “Faith” and “Lose Money” blew up on streaming services, contributing to the group’s widening audience. “Leave Me Alone,” featured on the GRAMMY-nominated Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack, enjoyed an organic boost from mega-influencers and became Culture Wars’ first Top 30 Alternative Rock hit. 

Their new work combines the past, present, and future with bold swagger. They make honest, expertly crafted, ambitious rock music built to resonate with a diverse audience. The sound Culture Wars developed blends the most vital rock and alternative music elements, earnestly emphasizing actual guitars.