Texas-based band Culture Wars, hailing from Austin, delivers honest, expertly crafted, and ambitious rock music designed to resonate with a diverse audience. Their upcoming debut album if not now, when? is poised to connect with a generation craving authenticity and provocation in rock bands. The band has already gained an audience with tracks like โHeavenโ and โLose Money,โ which exploded on streaming platforms. Their song โLeave Me Alone,โ featured on the GRAMMY-nominated Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack, received a boost from mega-influencers and became Culture Warsโ first Top 30 Alternative Rock hit.
Culture Wars’ innovative pop-rock sound captivates audiences, blending nostalgic and modern influences such as The Police, Harry Styles, Third Eye Blind, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, The Strokes, and The Killers.
The band’s sound merges the most vital elements of rock and alternative music, with an emphasis on live guitars. Their new single and video, โMiley,โ pays homage to the romantic pop of the ’80s and will be released on September 12. Theyโll also be joining LANY on their Asia tour, opening for shows across multiple cities in September and October.
Asia Tour Dates:
- 20 Sep: Singapore (Spore Indoor Stadium)
- 22 Sep: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Axiata Arena)
- 25 Sep: Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Garden Theater)
- 27 Sep: Osaka, Japan (Zepp Namba)
- 29 Sep: Seoul, Korea (Kintex Hall 9)
- 2 Oct: Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong (AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 10)
- 4 Oct: Yan Cheng District, Taiwan (Kaohsiung Music Center)
- 6 Oct: Bangkok, Thailand (UOB Live)
- 9-10 Oct: Jakarta, Indonesia (Beach City Intl Stadium)
- 12 Oct: Manila, Philippines (Philippine Arena)
- 13-15 Oct: Cebu, Philippines (Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino)
Members:
- Alex Dugan โ Vocals, Electronics
- David Grayson โ Drums
- Dillon Randolph โ Bass
- Caleb Contreras โ Guitar
- Josh Stirm โ Guitar
About Culture Wars:
Culture Warsโ debut album is ready to connect with a generation that craves authenticity and provocation in rock music. Recorded at Sonic Ranch Recording Studio near El Paso, Texas, and Hollywoodโs United Recording (used by artists like Sinatra and Radiohead), their debut promises to be a breath of fresh air, full of ambition and pure intentions. As their name suggests, the bandโs music embodies a beautiful conflict between seemingly contrasting passions.
Culture Wars gained a following through word-of-mouth and high-energy live performances. Songs like โFaithโ and โLose Moneyโ surged in popularity on streaming platforms, further expanding their fan base. The track โLeave Me Alone,โ featured on the Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack, earned the band its first Top 30 Alternative Rock hit.
Their music bridges the past, present, and future with bold confidence, emphasizing genuine, guitar-driven rock that resonates across generations.