Indie/Alt Podcasts

Bren Swogger
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Indie/Alt is an online music magazine published by journalist Bren Swogger. Listen for interviews with up-and-coming bands and artists. Read reviews, spotlights, and more on our website.

Episodes

  1. 12/23/2024

    Indie/Alt Presents: Bren & Emma’s Year in Review

    In Indie/Alt Presents: Bren & Emma’s Year in Review, Bren and Emma reflect on the best albums, concerts, and movies that defined the year. From Poppy’s genre-bending Negative Spaces to St. Vincent’s unforgettable All Born Screaming tour, they explore their top picks and the personal moments that made them special. Plus, they share what they’re most excited about in 2025, including new releases from Marina and Spiritbox.

  2. 10/09/2023

    WTFDTSDTT?: Eras Tour

    In part two of our WTFDTSDTT? (From the Vault) double feature, Bren and Emma, joined by Emma's girlfriend Mia, talk all things Eras Tour, looking back on their favorite parts of Seattle Night One. Find both parts of the (From the Vault) podcasts, including part one on the Speak Now (Taylor's Version), on indiealt.com

  3. 10/09/2023

    WTFDTSDTT?: Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

    In the first part of our WTFDTSDTT? (From the Vault) double feature, Bren and Emma take a look back at Speak Now (Taylor's Version), in a throwback podcast recorded shortly after its release in July, joined by Emma's girlfriend Mia and their friend Lindsay. Find both parts of the (From the Vault) podcasts, including part two on the Era's Tour, on indiealt.com

  4. 10/31/2022

    What the F**k Did Taylor Swift Do This Time? (Midnights Edition)

    With a bottle of wine and a cat to set the mood, Indie/Alt collaborators Bren Swogger and Emma Davis join for a discussion of Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, Midnights, in the latest episode of WTFDTSDTT? Listen for a full in-depth analysis and breakdown of tracks on the standard edition album, including select deluxe 3am Edition bonus tracks, and read an abbreviated track-by-track breakdown of the standard edition record on indiealt.com. Intro music by u_8enhfp0w from Pixabay.

  5. 05/10/2022

    Capitalism All Along: A Conversation on NFTs with Shae Altered

    Earlier this year, in the height of NFT talk, Indie/Alt met with Portland pop artist Shae Altered for a critical conversation about cryptocurrency and NFTs in music and art

  6. 11/22/2021

    The Overanalysis of RED (Taylor's Version) w/ Emma Davis

    On this episode of the Indie/Alt Podcast, and next in our ongoing series of What the F**k Did Taylor Swift Do This Time?, writer and creator Bren Swogger joins their best friend and frequent collaborator, photographer Emma Davis, for a deep dive into Taylor Swift's latest re-recorded album, RED (Taylor's Version). Find more of Emma’s photography on ekdpdxphotography.com and follow her @emmakdavis18 on Twitter and Instagram.  Intro music by u_8enhfp0w from Pixabay.

    The Overanalysis of RED (Taylor's Version) w/ Emma Davis

  7. 06/11/2021

    In Conversation with Elunia

    New Hampshire-based singer-songwriter Elunia discusses her song "Pressure Points," breaking the algorithm, connecting with fans, and provides Indie/Alt's Bren Swogger with an astrology lesson. Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. Find this interview and more on indiealt.com. Elunia's new EP, 'Deep End', is available now on all streaming platforms. Music: "Pressure Points" by Elunia. Podcast recorded and edited by Bren Swogger.

  8. 05/03/2021

    In Conversation with Emma Davis

    Indie/Alt's Bren Swogger joins their best friend and frequent collaborator, photographer Emma Davis, for a conversation about music journalism in the time of COVID, the future of live music, what they're listening to now, and a deep dive into Taylor Swift's latest release, Fearless (Taylor's Version). Find more of Emma’s photography on ekdpdxphotography.com and follow her @emmakdavis18 on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to a playlist of the songs and artists discussed on Spotify, or find the full list below. Intro music by u_8enhfp0w from Pixabay. Songs and artists discussed in this episode: "Daisy" by Ashnikko WandaVision (Original Soundtrack) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez & Christophe Beck "Lady Like", "More Hearts Than Mine" & "Bad Advice" by Ingrid Andress Vérité Kelsy Karter The Aces Vanessa Carlton Michelle Branch "Fearless (Taylor's Version)", "Fifteen (Taylor's Version)", "White Horse (Taylor's Version)", Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)", "Don't You (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)", "Forever & Always (Taylor's Version)", "Breathe (Taylor's Version) [feat. Colbie Caillat]", "You Belong With Me (Taylor's Version)", "Tell Me Why (Taylor's Version)", "Change (Taylor's Version)", "The Best Day (Taylor's Version)", "Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor's Version)" & "Hey Stephen (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift "drivers license" by Olivia Rodrigo "Shy Away" by twenty one pilots Megan Thee Stallion

  9. 03/31/2021

    Shae Altered: Never Not Loud

    Calling in from her home in Milwaukie, Oregon, alt-pop singer-songwriter Shae Altered discusses the intersection between pop music and politics. Music: "I Don't Feel Right" by Shae Altered. Photo courtesy Shae Williams. Read more at indiealt.com

    Shae Altered: Never Not Loud
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Indie/Alt is an online music magazine published by journalist Bren Swogger. Listen for interviews with up-and-coming bands and artists. Read reviews, spotlights, and more on our website.

Information

  • Creator
    Bren Swogger
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bren Swogger
  • Show Website
    Indie/Alt Podcasts