Westside Cowboy's ramshackle Americana plus the week's best new tracks
Briefly

Westside Cowboy represents a burgeoning Manchester underground scene, merging UK vocals with a country/rockabilly undertow. They began by performing Hank Williams and Bob Dylan covers. Their energetic single 'Alright Alright Alright' features fuzzy riffs and punk vigor. Their debut EP, set for release, includes more sedate tracks, such as 'I’ve Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)', showcasing a slacker style. The band encapsulates a mood of ramshackle invention, contrasting with the polished alt-rock sound prevalent today.
Westside Cowboy's sound is characterized as Britainicana, merging UK vocals with a country/rockabilly undertow that feels both spontaneous and natural.
The band came from humble beginnings, initially performing Hank Williams and Bob Dylan covers in a drummer's bedroom before blossoming into an emerging talent.
'Alright Alright Alright' showcases the band's energetic style, blending high-speed punk vigor with fuzzy guitar riffs that evoke a raw live performance.
Their forthcoming debut EP features tracks like 'I’ve Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)', embodying slackerdom and unexpected bursts of energy.
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