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Watch Westside Cowboy Make Their US TV Debut On Fallon

This band has it , man. It's been clear for a couple years now that Manchester indie rockers Westside Cowboy were a special unit, and debut album It Goes On affirmed that they're among the best in the world at wrangling guitars, melody, and anxious combustible energy into eminently likable songs. So seeing them in the Tonight Show spotlight, even in this diminished era of late-night TV, was…

Watch Westside Cowboy Make Their US TV Debut On Fallon

Manchester indie rockers Westside Cowboy are making waves with their US TV debut on The Tonight Show. Their debut album, It Goes On, is a testament to their exceptional talent and ability to blend guitars, melody, and energy into captivating songs. The band's performance on Fallon was a highlight of their North American tour, showcasing their vocal interplay between Reuben Haycocks and Aoife Anson O’Connell.

Haycocks demonstrated remarkable composure when he broke a string during the show, while O’Connell delivered a powerful, yodel-esque moment at the end. Despite being part of a corporate conglomerate that owns NBC, Westside Cowboy's undeniable appeal and undeniable talent have earned them a prominent spot on late-night television.

This triumphant TV debut comes at a time when music journalism is in decline and late-night shows like The Late Show are no longer in production. Watch Westside Cowboy's US TV debut below.

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