In this episode of The Encore Club Podcast, we’re joined by Pip Marsh—UK artist, songwriter, and the rising voice of the “farm emo” movement—for one of our most raw, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversations yet.

Pip takes us through his journey from growing up on a smallholding in the British countryside to chasing his Nashville dream, writing heartbreak-soaked songs that blend country storytelling with emo vulnerability. We talk about his debut single Happy premiering on BBC Radio 1, the surreal night he found himself surrounded by Nashville session legends (including one of Billy Joel’s former backing singers), and the wild chain of events that led to his first Whiskey Jam performance in Tennessee.

Things get deeply personal as Pip opens up about losing his dad, learning to process grief through songwriting, and how one final promise set him on the path to making music full-time. Along the way, the conversation swings from chaos to catharsis—karaoke disasters, unhinged open-tuning debates, parenting madness, and his “one pint only” rule for gigs all make an appearance.

We also build Pip’s dream concert—set at Tailgate Fest in the US—complete with flames, trucks, and a field full of friends singing along under a neon sunset. From Jelly Roll to Charlie Simpson, Pip’s love of genre-blending artists runs deep, and it’s clear why his “country emo” sound is connecting with so many fans right now.

Equal parts laughter, loss, and late-night bar-room honesty, this episode captures the heart of what The Encore Club is all about: real conversations with artists who live, love, and breathe music in its most human form.