Podcast: Sintija Brence and The Politics of Grunge

Welcome to another episode of Herizon Music! Today’s guest comes to us from England! Her new book From Seattle To The System: Grunge As Political Expression is drawn from a thesis she completed at York St. John University where she is a PhD researcher in American History and Sociomusicology.She’s also a fan of film and photography with a short documentary interview series called Close Focus. She was a teaching assistant at MetFilm School in Leeds and posts her music films and photography online.She’s no stranger to Herizon Music, as we discussed the effects of celebrity political endorsements just before the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.She’s a favorite music history buff and sister Substacker, I’m thrilled to welcome Sintija Brence!👇🏻 Video podcast link below. 👇🏻In This Episode* Why she pursued socio musicology studies and the grunge genre in particular* Definition of grunge and why its political roots began in Seattle* Music censorship as a bi-partisan issue* The woman who had the most influence on the male-dominated genre* Music as a means to oppress or liberate people through historyPlus, Sintija’s answers to the Shakedown Questions!Recorded in October 2025.Herizon Music is produced by Thea Wood Productions, LLC, an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Disclaimer: Opinions of Herizon Music show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors.If you’d like to reproduce this podcast or a portion of the podcast or associated content, you must obtain prior approval in writing from Thea Wood Productions, LLC. Email [email protected] LinksBuy Sintija Brence’s book Website InstagramShow CreditsGuest: Sintija BrenceHost: Thea WoodProduction: Thea WoodTogether We Rise!Please help us champion female trailblazers and rising stars in the music industry. Proceeds go toward podcast, newsletter, and artist showcase production costs. If these text links do not work for you, visit this page and scroll to the bottom* Become a paid subscriber: only $12 for 12 months!* Shop Herizon Music’s Itty Bitty Store* Drop $2 in the coffee can tip jar (or more!)* Buy a gift sub for a friend* Sign up for Qobuz using this link (HM earns a small commission)* Ask Thea about sponsoring the podcast or showcases.The video podcast is for paid subscribers. If a picture is worth a thousand words, video is priceless! Only available at HerizonMusic.com/s/video-vaultBecome a paid subscriber: only $12 for 12 months! Get full access to Herizon Music at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe