WESTSIDE COWBOY RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ‘IT GOES ON’
In words that can only be described as ahead of its time, Westside Cowboy’s debut record ‘It Goes On’ is reinventing indie music in an era that has recently seemed only destined to repeat the past.
Casually redefining an entire genre of music, the Manchester four piece Westside Cowboy perfectly blend experimentation with their distinctive sound of mixed harmonies and hard-hitting riffs to combat the tired, over-saturated age of indie landfill.
After winning Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent competition in 2025, the band have found nationwide success in reassuring fans that the future of guitar music is in extremely safe hands. With influences of Black Country, New Road’s former frontman Isaac Wood heard in Jimmy Bradbury’s voice intertwined between the incredible chemistry found in the harmonies of Aoife Anson O’Connell and Reuben Haycocks - their self-titled Britainicana sound is one to shape a generation.
Released through Island Records and recorded in Leeds with producer Loren Humphrey (Tame Impala, Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey), It Goes On signifies the start of an incredibly promising career for the band, with a debut that will go on to be recalled as one of the greats of its time.
Opening track Kick Stones (The Boys), feels invigorating and fresh - a breath of fresh air - with Paddy Murphy’s drums enthusiastically carrying their uplifting mantra of lyrics throughout - providing an exciting build and excellent introduction to the record.
Whilst Dobro allows Jimmy Bradbury to take the mic, the band produce an instrumentation reminiscent of T. Rex’s Get It On, yet individual in its simplicity and an excellent nod to their musicianship.
Later in the record, Pin Up Boys reminds us of the sheer strength of their sound as a band and the chemistry that holds them together. Incredibly powerful in its delivery and a delight to listen to - this track is the perfect reminder of just how brilliant Westside Cowboy are.
Finally, closing a record you really don’t want to end, You Could Have Died On The Dancefloor provides the perfect, cyclical ending to an album that can only be described as being ahead of its time. As the band experiment with dynamics throughout the entire track listing, they calmly end with a song that beautifully sums up the coming-of-age masterpiece they have created. From start to finish, this record truly is flawless and an ode to how brilliant music can be when musicians stay true to themselves and create a body of work they truly want to make.
“Put simply, we wanted to make an album for our younger selves, one that reminds us of all the bodies of work that made us fall in love with music. We wanted the music to be instant, concise, and honest to us as people today. There will be plenty of time in the future for the sprawling triple album with horns and string sections but for now, it’s young music made by some young(ish) people. We want to make songs that are lean and imperfect. We’re really proud of it and we hope that you enjoy it.”
catch westside cowboy live:
21.08 - Green Man, Crickhowell
28.08 - Leeds Festival, Leeds
30.08 - Reading Festival, Reading
24.11 - St Luke's, Glasgow
25.11 - NUSU, Newcastle
26.11 - Crookes Social Club, Sheffield
27.11 - Irish Centre, Leeds
29.11 - XOYO, Birmingham
30.11 - 1865, Southampton
01.12 - Chalk, Brighton
02.12 - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
04.12 - Electric Bristol, Bristol
05.12 - Albert Hall, Manchester