Bent by Nature

She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s. Countless artists crammed into her studio to perform live on her late-night show, “SNAP!” on KCRW. And after 40 years, those legendary sessions will be heard again. Join Michael Stipe, Henry Rollins, Julian Cope, and more for a sound-packed series from the producers of Lost Notes and Unfictionaltransporting you to the heyday of ‘80s independent music and the DJ who shaped it.
Tricia Halloran
Tricia Halloran
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She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s. Countless artists crammed into her studio to perform live on her late-night show, “SNAP!” on KCRW. And after 40 years, those legendary sessions will be heard again. Join Michael Stipe, Henry Rollins, Julian Cope, and more for a sound-packed series from the producers of and transporting you to the heyday of ‘80s independent music and the DJ who shaped it.

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Tricia Halloran
Tricia HalloranHost of "Bent By Nature"
Bob Carlson
Bob CarlsonHost of "UnFictional"
Myke Dodge Weiskopf
Myke Dodge WeiskopfSenior Producer for Music
Andrea Domanick
Andrea DomanickDigital Editorial Manager

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