The Marinade with Jason Earle

Owen Burton is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Chicago who now calls Nashville home. He came to my attention by making one of my favorite records in a long time. Ovven is the name of the project. Gnawing at the Cord is the name of the album. We talk quite a bit about how the record came together, so I'll save that for the man himself to relay.

The story around all of this is worth mentioning. I covered Americanafest 2026 last month and got to see Ovven live at The Blue Room in Nashville. The Blue Room is a venue in Jack White's Third Man Records compound. Bob Beatty and I went together. Brown Horse preceded Ovven's set. I'm forever charmed by my future home of Nashville and this night exemplifies why.

The Marinade is nine years old. I've had heroes on the show. Strangers. And everyone in between. It is always a treat to talk with someone who makes their art DIY.

I posted a shitty cell phone photo of Ovven that night and Owen responded with gratitude. So I invited him to be a guest on The Marinade and not only did he agreed. We caught up in person before I left town for Florida that Sunday. Y'all, I am so excited to bring you my conversation with Owen Burton.

https://www.ovvenmusic.com/

Go see Ovven on the road.

10/21/26 | The Heavy Door in St. Louis

10/22/26 | Beat Kitchen in Chicago

10/23/16 | The Rose Bowl in Urbana, IL

10/24/26 | Blockhouse in Bloomington, IN

1/16/27 | Yes in Machester, UK

1/17/27 | The Hug and Pint in Glasgow, UK

1/18/27 | Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, UK

1/20/27 | Bellobar in Dublin, Ireland

1/21/27 | The Deer's Head in Belfast, UK

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Eliot Bronson is a singer and songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland, who now makes his home in Atlanta, Georgia. His forthcoming Oliver Wood produced record Arrive will land on November 6, 2026, and y'all, it is an album we will return to for many years to come. Expert writing. Assuasive melodies. Expert performance. I've been a fan of Eliot's for years and this is by far my favorite of his albums. It is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Eliot Bronson!

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The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is Jason's Journal reporting from Americanafest 2026.

We had a blast connecting with friends and seeing so many wonderful acts, including: Emily Scott Robinson, Rebecca Porter, Nathan Evans Fox (twice), and Swamp Dogg on Saturday.

Special thanks to Bob Beatty for being such a good friend and welcoming us into his home. Follow Bob's work at: https://www.longlivetheabb.com/

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The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is Jason's Journal reporting from Americanafest 2026.

We had a blast connecting with friends and seeing so many wonderful acts, including: Jeremy Ivey, Ovven, Brown Horse, and Drayton Farley on Friday night.

Special thanks to Bob Beatty for being such a good friend and welcoming us into his home. Follow Bob's work at: https://www.longlivetheabb.com/

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Elanor Moss is a singer and songwriter from the UK whose record The Knife, The Needle has been on constant rotation lately. This record is haunting and beautiful, lyrically rich and immersive. The Knife, The Needle has been more than just a good listen. It has provided a lens through which to process some big questions in my life.

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Kevin Meehan and Amrita Ghosh of the band Ghost Peppers are our guests for Episode 220 of The Marinade. Amrita and Kevin met as professors at the University of Central Florida. The working relationship blossomed into a one-of-a-kind creative partnership. Ghost Peppers exists to bridge cultural divides and spread light. Their writing draws from multiple musical traditions and languages to create a potent cocktail that examines the human condition.

Their full length record No Borders was released in February of 2026. I have had the pleasure of seeing these songs live for a couple of years and am excited to help bring them to a broader audience.

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Amy Martin is a singer and songwriter from Virginia, who now makes her home in Colorado. Her latest record Bones is an introspective and emotionally satisfying success, and this conversation will give you a window into how she was able to create such a gorgeous piece of art.

Y'all, I think this is one of those talks that folks will be referencing to me as their favorite Marinade episode for years to come. Amy and I connected in a serious way and I am so grateful for the opportunity.

Follow Amy at: https://amymartinmusic.com/

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Colin Halliburton is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the Kansas-based band The Roseline. His poetic storytelling has been in my life for about five years now when I got turned on to The Rosline's 2021 release Constancy. The bar was set high with that record, and I think they cleared it with their brand new record 86 Gumption.

Y'all, Colin is a delight. I'm so grateful for the music he makes and for his time and energy. Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring, for the second time, my conversation with Colin Halliburton!

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India Ramey is a singer and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose latest record Villain Era is a middle finger to the musical status quo told through the sonic lens of a spaghetti western. She told her producer Eric Corne she wanted the album to sound like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn had risen from the grave to score a Quentin Tarantino film. Yeah, I know. Incredibly cool concept and they knocked it out of the park. If you haven't listened, give Villain Era a spin as soon as you finish this conversation.

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Maya de Vitry is our guest for Episode 216 of The Marinade! Maya is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose latest record All My Faith is a lyrical and sonic triumph. All My Faith was recorded in real time, over three days, and without edits. The songs revel in the beauty of love, aging, and simple moments. They find comfort in simple acts of kindness.

What you will hear in this conversation is that Maya de Vitry the person is every bit as deep, charming, and intelligent as the songs she pens.

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