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.
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.
9 Oct 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
9 Oct 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
31 Oct 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 (https://indiealt.com/2022/10/what-the-fk-did-taylor-swift-do-this-time-midnights-edition-podcast/). Intro music by u_8enhfp0w from Pixabay.
10 May 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
22 Nov 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 (https://ekdpdxphotography.com/) and follow her @emmakdavis18 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/emmakdavis18) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/emmakdavis18/).
Intro music by u_8enhfp0w (https://pixabay.com/users/thelacesmusicdude-20590090/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=3282) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=3282).
11 Jun 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 (https://youtu.be/Sj1kOoPFlNI). Find this interview and more on indiealt.com (https://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.
3 May 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 (https://ekdpdxphotography.com) and follow her @emmakdavis18 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/emmakdavis18) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/emmakdavis18/). Listen to a playlist of the songs and artists discussed on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4GFSZycF5QdmadtQ4QQVZ4?si=67b14b03a25c4473), or find the full list below. Intro music by u_8enhfp0w (https://pixabay.com/users/thelacesmusicdude-20590090/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=3282) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=3282).
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
31 Mar 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
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