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Jack Browning – Red Eye Radio, Art, and the Sound of UK Country

Published: October 2024
Host: TJ
Guest: Jack Browning

About This Episode

In this episode of The Rugged Revival Podcast, TJ sits down with Jack Browning — the UK artist, musician, and visual storyteller redefining what British country and Americana can be.

They dive into the creation of Red Eye Radio, how Jack’s art and songwriting connect across two worlds, and his experiences performing across Kentucky, Tennessee, and the UK. The conversation covers his roots in Essex, his work with The White Buffalo, his love for whiskey, and his mission to build a bridge between British Americana and its Appalachian influences.

It’s an honest, funny, and inspiring episode that captures exactly what The Rugged Revival is all about — authenticity, artistry, and community.

Episode Timeline

• 00:00 – Introduction and welcome
• 03:12 – Jack Browning joins the conversation
• 05:40 – Growing up in Essex and early musical influences
• 09:28 – Discovering Americana and the roots of storytelling through song
• 12:50 – Recording Red Eye Radio and the inspiration behind its name
• 16:37 – The dual life of a painter and musician
• 20:15 – Creating the artwork for The White Buffalo and other projects
• 23:08 – Touring the US: Red Barn Radio, Kentucky and the Appalachian scene
• 27:42 – Reflections on performing live in the UK versus the US
• 31:18 – How visual art informs his songwriting
• 36:04 – Mental health, travel, and finding meaning in creativity
• 40:12 – His thoughts on the UK country scene and where it’s heading
• 44:39 – Upcoming London show at The Grace and future plans
• 49:11 – Quickfire round and Rugged Revival closing toast

Key Takeaways

• Jack Browning is both a visual artist and musician, known for blending UK roots with Americana grit.
• His debut album Red Eye Radio was inspired by road stories, small towns, and late‑night sessions.
• Jack’s art has been commissioned by The White Buffalo and reflects the same emotional storytelling as his songs.
• He has performed across the US, including Red Barn Radio in Kentucky, building strong ties with the Appalachian music community.
• His sound fuses blues, folk, and southern rock with British songwriting traditions.
• The Grace, London hosts his next headline show, marking a milestone for UK country music.

Sound Bites

“I didn’t just want to play country music — I wanted to play honest music.”

“Art and songwriting come from the same place; they’re both about trying to make sense of the chaos.”

“The UK scene is ready for its own voice — we just need to turn it up.”

About Jack Browning

Jack Browning is a London‑born singer‑songwriter and painter from Essex whose debut record Red Eye Radio channels the restless energy of the road into a rich blend of Americana and British storytelling. He’s performed at Red Barn Radio, The Long Road Festival, and venues across the UK and US. When he’s not writing songs, Jack is creating artwork for other artists — including The White Buffalo — and using his craft to capture the rugged soul of modern country music.

Follow Jack:
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