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@theindiecountry.bsky.social

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Independent Country are 6 cowboys from Birmingham (UK) who take Indie classics on a rollicking ride to Nashville and back. https://independentcountry.org/ https://independentcountry.bandcamp.com

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · 6d

We have a new EP out in a few weeks. Pre-order now, and get our version of Electric Six's 'Danger! High Voltage' as an immediate download, which sees us rip off Patsy Cline AND Slade in the same song.

Fill yer boots, bab.

independentcountry.bandcamp.com/album/the-ra...

The Rat EP, by Independent Country

3 track album

independentcountry.bandcamp.com

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · 6d

The Rat EP, by Independent Country

3 track album

independentcountry.bandcamp.com

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 22

Lots of fun was had on The Woodland Stage at Bearded Theory last night. Beautiful setting amongst the trees, and a real blast to play to such an appreciative (and huge!) crowd. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, folks, and thanks for having us along for the ride.

#beardedtheory

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 19

Ask away!

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 19

Absolutely true!

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 18

Thanks Dave. We’d love to come and play over there.

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 17

New vinyl pick up today. Elvis kickin’ ass and takin’ names c.1969. Magical stuff. 👑

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 14

Thanks Sam. Glad you like it. Things come full circle this August, when we play with @mikiberenyi.bsky.social - she has Kevin from Moose in her band.

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 13

Thank you for the kinds words. We’ll check out that cover!

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 12

Amazing. See you there! Thanks a lot.

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 10

Enjoying the spring sunshine with an old favourite playlist: Marvin Gaye's Clueless Ass.

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Mark J Wray @markjwray.com · May 7

She does look a lot like him to be fair

A screenshot of The Guardian with the headline “Woman wins £30,000 compensation for being compared to Darth Vader”, accompanied by a photograph of Darth Vader

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 7

Are you suggesting these tariffs are not well thought through and completely unworkable? 🤠

(Albatross is fine)

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 5

This seems fair enough.

Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · May 5

ALL FLEETWOOD MAC SONGS THAT DO NOT FEATURE A STEVIE NICKS LEAD VOCAL ARE NOW TARIFFED AT 250%

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 3

When spring has sprung in England very few things sound better than @thememoryband.bsky.social.

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · May 2

Miki's album is deservedly getting some amazing reviews. We can't wait to hear these songs live when we host @mikiberenyi.bsky.social and they guys at the Ryland Caravan on August 10th in Birmingham.

You should come. It's be great. More info here: independentcountry.org/ryland-carav...

Miki Berenyi @mikiberenyi.bsky.social · Apr 15

Many thanks for all the wonderful reviews - we're loving the positive feedback for our debut album! 🥰

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Apr 26

Glad you like it!

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Craig Hamilton @craighamilton.bsky.social · Apr 25

New #HMHB LP, song titles alone are cause for joy. You just know Record Store Day is going to hit the target.

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Apr 9

We did one of those AI Action Figure things all the kids are doing, and in ours Magic Dave looks like Terry McDermott in a Cossack hat.

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Apr 8

Roll up, roll up. The Ryland Caravan 2025 is go!

We've got an incredible line up this year: @mikiberenyi.bsky.social, The Tubs, @stuartmurdoch.bsky.social of Belle and Sebastian, plus us and lots more.

10th Aug, 2-10pm, MAC, Cannon Hill Park, Brum.

Info: independentcountry.org/ryland-carav...

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Mar 29

Howdy all #ShiiineOn

Nurse your hangovers tomorrow morning with 6 Brummies dressed as cowboys, leading the #Butlins #Skegness congregation through Country renditions of your favourite Urban Hymns, Creation stories and other Indie devotionals.

Service starts 11am, Skyline stage🙏

Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Mar 28

New EP out today! Hot Chip, The Verve and The Butthole Surfers all get the Independent Country treatment. Available on all streaming services, and as CD/download from our Bandcamp page. Go get some!

independentcountry.bandcamp.com/album/bitter...

Bittersweet EP, by Independent Country

3 track album

independentcountry.bandcamp.com

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Mar 7

Howdy bab. Some news!

The 2nd in a series of new EPs is coming out on 28th March.

independentcountry.bandcamp.com/album/bitter...

This one features songs by Hot Chip, The Verve, and Butthole Surfers! How's that for variety? Pretty much all of your daily Indie vitamins on one EP.

Preorder👇

Bittersweet EP, by Independent Country

3 track album

independentcountry.bandcamp.com

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Feb 26

We're playing Moseley Folk Festival alongside The Waterboys, Doves, Father John Misty, Mercury Rev, Peter Doherty, This is The Kit, BC Camplight, Fisherman’s Friends and even more just announced.

Tickets back on sale Friday 28th 10am, head to moseleyfolk.co.uk ✌️

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Feb 20

Howdy bab. We’re playing at the Bearded Theory this summer, so that’s nice innit.

Tickets and whatnot here: www.alttickets.com/bearded-theo...

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Independent Country @theindiecountry.bsky.social · Dec 6

New EP out today

- Wet Leg's Chaise Longue ☔🦵
- Reverend Black Grape ⛪
- Blur's Girls and Boys 👧👦

..all given the cowboy treatment. £3 digital, £6 CD.

independentcountry.bandcamp.com/album/chaise...

Chaise Longue EP, by Independent Country

3 track album

independentcountry.bandcamp.com

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