Look, if you thought ’90s alt-country died somewhere between Lucinda Williams’ discography and a dusty dive bar in Texas — I’ve got news. Blue Cactus didn’t just dig it up, they brought it back with new rules: more harmony, deeper groove, and way less patience for nonsense.
ADVERTISEMENT
EXCLUSIVE
ACCESS
Indie Boulevard Magazine
Discover the Indie Artists Shaping the World!
Unleash the Indie
Latest Issue
for just €2.99!
“Bite My Tongue” kicks off with that familiar country twang — and then hits you with lyrics that say, yeah, I’m done staying quiet. Domestic arguments, the slow drag of “change takes time,” and the cherry on top: the voices of Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez coming through loud and clear.
This is real Americana — honest sound, no gloss, with lines that feel personal but hit something deeper. And yeah, it’s still country. Just the kind that’s had a reboot. A little more bite, a lot more fire. Old school spirit, new soul — that’s the vibe. Blue Cactus know the rules of the genre, sure. But they’ve shaken them up just enough to make it feel sharp and relevant again.
Indie Boulevard Magazine 