Manchester indie rock band Westside Cowboy have released their debut full-length album, "It Goes On", a 11-track record reviewed by Clash Magazine as an affecting portrait of youthful anxiety. The band, who emerged in 2024 with their debut single, have built a reputation for catchy, harmony-driven indie rock and are known for their involvement with the Manchester collective No Band Is An Island, which stages fundraiser gigs alongside guest speakers and direct action groups. The review frames the album as a significant step for a group already tipped for great things, praising its blend of musical simplicity and emotional honesty.

The record features singles such as "Kick Stones (The Boys)", "Pin Up Boys" and "Dobro", drawing on influences ranging from The Velvet Underground to folk artists Nick Drake and Elliott Smith, with vocal duties shared across band members. Tracks including "Worried Age" and "Coyote" tackle themes of Gen-Z anxiety, environmental destruction and political unease rather than conventional indie rock subject matter, reflecting a generational shift in lyrical concerns. The reviewer describes the album as an unpolished but authentic statement, noting that its artwork, lyrics and instrumentation combine to project the image of a genuine, no-frills indie band rather than a calculated concept.