Manchester newcomers West Side Cowboy have released their first single ‘Ive Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)’ into the world. Produced by Mercury Prize winning English Teacher guitarist, Lewis Whiting and released via tastemakers Nice Swan Records – the track is an ambitious introduction.
Pulling influence from the likes of Pavement – with guitar particularly reminiscent of Modest Mouse – the sound they’ve landed on is a melding of country, trad, and early rock ‘n’ roll with power pop sensibilities, a blend they’re loosely calling “Britainicana”. Signposted by a bellow of their own name, ‘Ive Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)’ is assured and bold while still being a surprisingly soft-hearted cut that captures the fear, doubt, and ignorance that hides in the shadow of a first love.
The single features the kind of howls and cracking drums that are bound to excel live, and as such, West Side Cowboy have been adhering to the rite of passage period of formative live shows by playing across the North West, booking festivals such as Beyond The Music, and picking up sizeable support slots for the year ahead.
Photo by Joe Moss
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