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Culture Wars is an alternative band —comprised of Alex Dugan, David Grayson, Dillon Randolph, Caleb Contreras, and Joshua Stirm—that has built a loyal fanbase thanks to their powerful live performances. Since their EP teche (2021), their popularity has steadily grown. Tracks like “Faith” and “Lose Money” have garnered millions of streams. “Leave Me Alone” was also featured on the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for Bill & Ted Face the Music, marking their breakthrough on alternative radio. Their debut album, Don’t Speak (2026), marks the beginning of a new era, solidifying their position as one of the bands poised to lead the new generation of alternative rock globally.

The Austin-based band, now residing in Los Angeles, has established itself as one of the most promising names in American alternative rock. Their sound stands apart from the dominant digital production and champions a more organic sound, based on real instrumentation and geared towards live performance. Their upcoming album, which includes tracks like “Typical Ways” and “In the Morning,” has been conceived precisely as a collection of songs designed for live performance, reinforcing that immediate connection with the audience that has become one of their defining characteristics.

After touring with artists like Maroon 5 and LANY and selling out shows in key cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and London, Culture Wars is entering this new phase as a true global phenomenon. With Don’t Speak, the band takes another step forward, presenting a highly ambitious and energetic work that fuses surf rock, 80s synth textures, and epic choruses designed for large stages.

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