Culture Wars

Culture Wars bring their taut, guitar-forward alt sound to The Garage, London, on 19 June 2026. Born in Austin and now based in Los Angeles, the band writes with a song-first mindset and keeps the live setup rooted in real instruments and group chemistry. Their debut album Don’t Speak anchors the show, threading 90s guitar grain with surf-inflected pulses, 80s synth hues and a clear pop sense, for choruses that land without excess.

Formed around singer-guitarist Alex Dugan with David Grayson, Dillon Randolph, Caleb Contreras and Josh Stirm, Culture Wars cut their teeth with the EP teche and a run of singles before stepping onto bigger stages. On stage, the blend of tight rhythms, expressive vocals and sharp hooks leans toward new wave and post-punk tension while staying direct and melodic. After support runs with Maroon 5 and LANY and headline stops from New York to London, the group arrives with a focused, guitar-driven set built to carry their songs to the front of the room.