Sintija Brence

PhD student specializing in art, media products, design, photography, film, DIY production, music, ideology and politics of the 1990s Pacific Northwest movement. I have completed a Master’s By Research in History and American Studies, focusing on the sociomusicology and politics of the grunge scene and 1980s American hardcore punk.

My PhD research examines American protest music from the start of the 20th century to the 1990s Seattle grunge scene. It focuses on aspects of sociomusicology and politics, the importance and significance of musicians transforming into political activists (specifically from subculture scenes), the importance of social fabric for music, censorship throughout the 1980s to 2000 (Parents Music Resource Centre, PMRC) and the significance of aesthetics for protest music.

I have a blog called 'Grunge Included' which features my research:

Grunge Included

Also, I have created documentary-interview series Close Focus, discussing the production of photography and its relation to politics and culture

Close Focus

More about my research, interview series 'Grunge Included' and other work can be found on my website:

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