“THIS Album…” with William Hann

Episode 90 - Westside Cowboy - Horsegirl, Phonetics On and On

“THIS Album…” with William Hann

Show Notes

Episode 90 is a big one.

I’m joined by a band who are destined to define this era of guitar music. It’s Westside Cowboy!

The band are set to release their debut album “It Goes On” on the 21st of August and it’s hard to imagine a world where they’re not making an impact on numerous Album of The Year lists.

In this episode we discuss Glastonbury disasters, supporting Geese in the eye of a buzzy media storm and we deep dive the bands that’s been on every mood-board Westside Cowboy have ever had - Horsegirl and their much loved record Phonetics On and On.

Big thanks to the team at Universal for helping make this happen.

Enjoy irresponsibly ✌🏻

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