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Photo by Justin Buschardt We've been dropping the ball on bringing you new singles from Ok Cowgirl, but there's no way we can miss the latest from the Brooklyn band's upcoming album. "Rock N Roll Ruined My Life" is a pop leaning indie rock song that's going to mesmerize our readers. It's laid back and upbeat, with a chorus that's fully irresistible. It feels like it combines 90's dream pop with 90's post grunge power pop in the best possible way. The song is fresh, but if you're a fan of those genres, it's going to feel like home. Vocalist Leah Lavigne sounds transcendent throughout the song, and I don't know how anyone won't become enamored by her vocals. Even though we may have missed a single or two from Ok Cowgirl, at least you'll have a few new songs to discover while you wait for their album. Leah Lavigne says of her band's latest single: "I wrote this song to myself and to so many friends who have struggled t...

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 uncomfort...