Westside Cowboy

**West Side Cowboy** is the genre-blurring solo project of Australian musician Hayden Calnin, known for crafting moody, introspective tunes that blend indie-folk intimacy with atmospheric textures. Emerging as a side venture from his established electronic-focused solo work, Calnin adopted the moniker around 2020 to explore grittier, guitar-driven sounds infused with raw emotional storytelling. Tracks like *Alright Alright Alright* and *Shells* showcase his knack for pairing haunting vocals with grunge-tinged instrumentation, while the tenderly titled *I’ve Never Met Anyone I Thought I Could Really Love (Until I Met You)* leans into his folk roots, balancing vulnerability with reverb-soaked warmth. Though intentionally mysterious about his persona, West Side Cowboy’s music drips with late-night honesty, inviting listeners into a world where heartache and hope collide over smoky melodies.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Indie Pop

Singer-songwriter

Alternative Rock

Indie Folk

Post-rock

Folk Rock

Grunge

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Latest Release

This Better Be Something Great

Westside Cowboy

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released August 8, 2025