Culture Wars are an alt-rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 2015 and consisting of Alex Dugan (vocals), David Grayson (drums), Dillon Randolph (bass), Caleb Contreras and Josh Stirm (guitars). They broke through with the 2021 EP Teche - whose singles 'Faith' and 'Lose Money' went viral on streaming platforms - and cemented their profile when 'Leave Me Alone' landed on the GRAMMY-nominated Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack and hit the Top 30 on US Alternative Radio. Their debut album Don't Speak, released in April 2026 via AWAL, followed support tours with Maroon 5, LANY and Keane, and a worldwide headline run across North America, the UK and Europe.
Culture Wars released their debut album Don't Speak via AWAL on April 10, 2026, and launched a worldwide headline tour across North America, the UK and Europe.
The band was named to Apple Music and Shazam's Fast Forward series, which spotlights emerging artists shaping the future of music.
Culture Wars released the single "Lies", following the success of "Typical Ways" which had surpassed 5 million Spotify streams at that point.
BMI featured Culture Wars in their Indie Spotlight, highlighting the band's debut album if not now, when? and their genre-blending style.
The band released the single "It Hurts", which went on to become their first Top 20 hit on US Alternative Radio.
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