There are two bands I know of that call themselves Culture Wars. The recommendation below is not about the Italian one, but about a synth-driven three-piece rock outfit from Austin, Texas, consisting of Alex Dugan, Mic Vredenburgh and David Grayson.

This version of Culture Wars is basically the phoenix rising from the ashes of the band The Vanity. A year after the relaunch, their musical legacy features only five songs, each of which appears on their recently released, self-titled debut EP. The 80’s drenched EP was preceded by first single Money (Gimmie Gimmie), an industrial yet commercial rock song with a colourful video. Last week, the band released the ‘visualizer’ for second single Lies, but I’d like to recommend the track Bones to you. A straightforward, but very danceable rock track that will undoubtedly get the masses swinging during their concerts.

All in all, this first EP contains five great ways to start a career!

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.