Ok Cowgirl - "Prepared to Lose"
Photo by Sydney Tate
I wouldn't say that "Prepared to Lose," the latest single from Brooklyn's Ok Cowgirl, is a country track, but there are some country elements within the song. The song is more of a fuzzy, jangle pop track that reminds me of the bubblegrunge of the mid 90's, but even at its most indie rock, the guitars have an unmistakable twang. It's kind of like if Letters to Cleo decided to include a country song on Go! It's so subtle that I would never have noticed (or admitted) that I liked a country-esque song in 1996, but 2026 me definitely notices. "Prepared to Lose" is a great song, and its' one of those styles we can't get enough of around here.
Vocalist Leah Levigne says of the band's latest single:
"This is is a song I wrote about dealing with hardship. It’s a reminder that everyone has bad luck here and there. 'I’m prepared to lose' seems more pessimistic than my typical tone—and it almost felt uncomfortable to sing at first—but it just didn’t feel right to change it. After some time I grew to find it empowering. It’s about facing and accepting the unpredictable nature of the world, and how that acceptance makes room for a deeper sense of gratitude for the people we love and our small daily victories. So much of life is outside your control, sometimes all you can do is grit your teeth and 'get through to another day.'”
You can watch the video for "Prepared to Lose" below. Rhinestone Cowgirl is due out August 21 on Easy Does It Records, and is available to pre-order here. For more on Ok Cowgirl, check out the band's website. Upcoming live dates are below the video.
8/22 - Brooklyn, NY - Baby’s All Right (LP Release show)
