Westside Cowboy’s new single arrives alongside the announcement of their second EP, set for release in January 2026. The track, “Don’t Throw Rocks”, takes its time to build, showcasing the band’s ability to craft songs with depth and atmosphere, marking them as true contenders among modern indie acts. They resist the urge to force a melodic climax, instead allowing the music to unfold naturally. When it does come in at the end, it feels earned but not overwhelming.
What stands out is the band’s maturity as songwriters. Don’t Throw Rocks feels like a moment of reflection – tender yet optimistic, acknowledging flaws and setbacks while still looking forward. It’s not flashy, but it’s honest. And that honesty is what makes it stick. The groove is subtle, but it’s there – just enough to get your head nodding, just enough to make you feel something. Westside Cowboy are showing with this song that they have range and are ready to elevate their project into something more expansive that can resonate both emotionally and artistically.
“Don’t Throw Rocks” is released ahead of Westside Cowboy’s upcoming EP, So Much Country ‘Till We Get There, out January 16th, 2026 via Island Records‘ imprint Adventure Recordings. Preorder available here.
Westcoast Cowboy 2025 Tour Dates:
Thu. Oct. 9 – Paris, FR Casino de Paris *
Fri. Oct. 10 – Nantes, FR Stereolux *
Sun. Oct. 12 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso *
Mon. Oct. 13 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso *
Tue. Oct. 14 – Cologne, DE @ Gloria *
Wed. Oct. 15 – Berlin, DE @ Astra Kulturhaus *
Fri. Oct. 17 – Copenhagen, DK @ VEGA *
Sat. Oct. 18 – Johanneshov, SE @ Fållan *
Sun. Oct. 19 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene *
Tue. Oct. 21 – Hamburg, DE @ Mojo Club *
Wed. Oct. 22 – Prague, CZ @ Roxy *
Thu. Oct. 23 – Lausanne, CH @ Les Docks *
Sat. Oct. 25 – Milan, IT Magazzini Generali *
Sun. Oct. 26 – Lyon, FR @ Epicerie Moderne *
Tue. Oct. 28 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique *
Tue. Nov. 18 – Norwich, UK @ Norwich Arts Centre
Wed. Nov. 19 – Birmingham, UK @ The Sunflower Lounge
Fri. Nov. 21 – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor Bach
Sat. Nov. 22 – Portsmouth, UK @ KOLA
Tue. Nov. 25 – Birkenhead, UK @ Future Yard
Wed. Nov. 26 – Hebden Bridge, UK The Trades Club
Thu. Nov. 27 – York, UK @ The Fulford Arms
Fri. Nov. 28 – Edinburgh, UK @ Cabaret Voltaire
Wed. Dec. 10 – New York, NY @ Night Club 101
Mon. Dec. 15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Scribble
* = w/ Black Country, New Road
# = w/ Blondshell
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