So Much Country ‘Til We Get There: Westside Cowboy’s Confident New Chapter

Emerging from Manchester’s thriving indie scene, Westside Cowboy has quickly become one of 2026’s most talked-about bands. The four-piece band first made waves with their debut EP in 2025, and a Glastonbury Emerging Talent win that turned heads across the U.K. scene. Westside Cowboy returns with So Much Country ‘Til We Get There, a five-track release that feels confident, playful, and very much like a band enjoying their own momentum. 

Westside Cowboy has used the term “Britainicana” to describe their sound, and it fits, combining American country textures filtered through scrappy indie instincts, jangly guitars, and a charm that feels more pavement than prairie. The EP opens with “Strange Taxidermy,” a hazy, slow-burning introduction that eases you in rather than grabs you by the collar. It’s understated and atmospheric, setting a relaxed tone while hinting at the band’s knack for melody and mood. 

Things pick up with “Can’t See,” where chiming guitars and a tight rhythm section lock into a groove that feels tailor-made for open windows and long drives. It’s lean, catchy, and effortlessly replayable. “Don’t Throw Rocks,” one of the EP’s early singles, is a clear highlight. The track’s warm, rolling guitars and shared vocals give it a lived-in feel, balancing sweetness with just enough grit to stop it tipping into nostalgia. 

The EP’s most exuberant moment comes with “The Wahs,” a scrappy, joyful rush of distorted guitars and off-kilter energy. It’s the sound of a band letting loose, flirting with chaos but always landing on its feet. Closer “In the Morning” pulls things back again, ending the EP on a reflective note that feels intimate and unforced, like the last song played at a small but memorable gig. 

What makes So Much Country ‘Til We Get There work so well is its sense of ease. Westside Cowboy isn’t trying to reinvent anything here; instead, they lean into what they do best with strong songs, shared vocals, and a loose, friendly chemistry that comes through on every track. It’s not a grand statement, but it doesn’t need to be. This EP feels like a snapshot of a band on the move, having fun, and quietly figuring out where they’re heading next. Wherever that is, it’s definitely worth tagging along for the ride.