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By Bren Swogger

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WTFDTSDTT?: Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

Indie/Alt PodcastsOct 09, 2023

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WTFDTSDTT?: Eras Tour

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

Oct 09, 202301:32:13
WTFDTSDTT?: Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

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

Oct 09, 202301:05:28
What the F**k Did Taylor Swift Do This Time? (Midnights Edition)
Oct 31, 202201:29:35
Capitalism All Along: A Conversation on NFTs with Shae Altered

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

May 10, 202201:08:57
The Overanalysis of RED (Taylor's Version) w/ Emma Davis
Nov 22, 202101:20:02
In Conversation with Elunia

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.

Jun 11, 202132:20
In Conversation with Emma Davis

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
May 03, 202132:39
Shae Altered: Never Not Loud

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

Mar 31, 202151:42