Quick & Dirty: Ox Frontman Mark Browning Answers a List of Random Questions

Some albums come more easily, while others come when they’re ready, like Ox’s latest KTEL. Released this past November via Cosmic Dave’s Record Factory, Ox frontman Mark Browning was trying to crack the code on this album for over a decade.

As life took over, family responsibilities became primary for Browning and music took a back seat. He barely played guitar for five years, focused on his personal life, and even opened a taco restaurant. But eventually, that old demo that he had lying around for all those years came back into focus for him. By the spring of 2021, Browning redid the songs, added some new ones and within a year completed KTEL. It helped reinvigorate his interest in music songwriting, and even instrumentation. It’s the first Ox album that he did the drumming for.

Joining us today for a session of Quick & Dirty is Browning where he offers some one-word answers to the most random question list you’ll ever see.

What is the worst kind of gift?

Mark Browning: “Money.”

What historical event would you most like to have experienced firsthand?

“Any event in pre-history in which aliens visited Earth.”

What is something that no one else seems to care about very much but drives you irrationally mad?

“People staring at their phones.”

What always makes you nostalgic?

“My old records.”

What is one thing you’re good at that people don’t expect?

“Soccer.”

What’s something you’re proud you’ve never done?

“Never got a tattoo.”

If you had the chance to know when you died and how, would you take it?

“No chance.”

What’s a fear of yours that you think is fully justified?

“Spiders.”

Ox ‘KTEL’ album artwork

What’s the best purchase you’ve ever made?

“The building my record store is in.”

Favourite food and drink?

“Tacos and margaritas.”

What internet search engine do you use?

“Google.”

Blackberry, iPhone, Android, other?

“iPhone.”

Must-have non-musical item when on tour?

“Nail clippers.”

Guilty pleasure?

“Movies.”

Toppings on your pizza?

“Vegan stuff… Seitan sausage, hot peppers, olives.”

First concert?

“Loverboy.”