Katzin rides quiet and loud tension on ‘Cowboy’
Katzin releases his new single ‘Cowboy,’ the final preview from his debut LP Buckaroo, due out Friday on Mexican Summer.
Built during a collaborative session with producer Max Morgen, ‘Cowboy’ moves between restraint and release, grounding its indie rock structure in questions of identity, place, and belonging. Sonically, the song leans into quiet-loud dynamics associated with bands like Pavement and Pixies, gradually expanding into a forceful crescendo while maintaining a grounded, narrative-driven focus. The result is a track that feels both personal and outward-looking, reflecting on what it means to come of age in a country still defining itself.
Katzin states:
“We had about six or seven tunes for the album already, and we wanted a standout, shiny, loud song. So we sat down and wrote ‘Cowboy’ together. It felt like we were really in lockstep. It just came out so seamlessly. The kick drum on that song is actually the sound of my boots banging on the wooden deck in his backyard.”
To celebrate the album’s release, Katzin has announced a hometown release show in New York City at Nightclub 101 on March 11.
‘Cowboy’ is out now and available to stream on all platforms.
We’ve covered Katzin previously: ‘Nantucket‘ and ‘Anna.’
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