Tricia Halloran has been curating, DJing and obsessing over indie pop and rock since 1992 when she started hosting Brave New World at influential Los Angeles public radio station KCRW. She's currently working with KCRW on a new podcast about the '80s independent music scene, and working as a music supervisor on various film projects as well as television shows Dead To Me and New Amsterdam.

She believes that indie music is art, songs are healing, and a well-written lyric can move mountains.

The Deirdre O’Donoghue archive amounts to a “secret history” of the pre-Nirvana underground (1982-1991), spanning hundreds of reel-to-reel tapes. Co-producers Bob Carlson (KCRW’s UnFictional) and Myke Dodge Weiskopf (KCRW’s Lost Notes) spent two years restoring these tapes. Host Tricia Halloran sets the stage for episodes 3-10 featuring Henry Rollins, Michael Stipe and more.

Deirdre O’Donoghue and the Lost S.N.A.P. Archives

Choose your favorite streaming platform and find monthly and annual best-of playlists curated by Tricia as well as playlists from her Film & TV projects like Dead To Me, New Amsterdam and more.

Tricia Halloran is an expert music curator working as a film and television music supervisor with well-established directors and producers Jason Reitman, Helen Estabrook, Chris Carter, Liz Feldman, Peter Horton and more.

For 15 years she was the host of "Brave New World" on KCRW, an epicenter of the indie rock scene as it emerged from a strictly underground college niche into a powerhouse media genre. 

She’s currently working with KCRW on a new podcast about the ‘80s independent music scene, “Bent By Nature: Deirdre O’Donoghue and the Lost SNAP! Archives”.

television

Dead To Me - Netflix
Producers/Creator: Liz Feldman
Dark comedy with lots of emotional beats; driven by vintage pop vocals. Features a kid's group singing to choreographed pop songs that were arranged and pre-recorded.

New Amsterdam - NBC
Producers: Peter Horton, David Schulner
New hit series inspired by Dr. Eric Manheimer’s memoir, “Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital,” and his 15 years as Medical Director at the hospital. Features contemporary music.

Mr. Mercedes - AT&T/Sonar
Producers: Jack Bender and David Kelley
Adaptation of the best-selling Stephen King detective trilogy featuring classic rock gems and legendary blues.

Casual  -  Hulu/Lionsgate
Producers: Jason Reitman and Helen Estabrook
Music-driven series featuring authentic of-the-moment new music as well as classic funk and soul gems.
* Golden Globes - Best Series Nomination *

The X Files  -  Fox
Producer/Director: Chris Carter
Diegetic music throughout as well as music-driven, pre-cleared, choreographed dream sequence of hit songs.

Harley & The Davidsons  -  Discovery Channel
Director: Ciaran Donnelly / Producer: Peter McAleese

Second Chance aka The Frankenstein Code - Fox
Producers: Rand Ravich, Howard Gordon

Castle  -   ABC
Directors: Rob Bowman, John Terlesky / Producers: Alexi Hawley, Terence Paul Winter, Andrew Marlowe, Rob Bowman, Laurie Zaks
Emerging indie pop songs; major stars for on-camera;  custom rock songs written for specific storylines.

American Odyssey  - NBC
Director: Peter Horton / Producers: Adam Armas, Nora Kay Foster
Region-specific African music; International conspiracy series. 

Fargo  -  FX
Directors: Adam Bernstein, Colin Bucksey / Producers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Noah Hawley
Sourced obscure vintage blues & pop recordings to match very specific series tone, Season 1.
* Golden Globe Winner, Best Miniseries *

The Big C   -  Showtime
Directors: Michael Engler, Craig Zisk / Producers: Jenny Bicks, Vivian Cannon, Darlene Hunt, Laura Linney
* Golden Globe Nominated, Best Comedy Series *
* AFI Awards Winner, TV Program Of The Year *

film

The Frontrunner  -  Director: Jason Reitman
Producers: Jason Reitman, Helen Estabrook, Matt Bai
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, JK Simmons

Tully  -  Director: Jason Reitman
Producers: Diablo Cody, Helen Estabrook
Starring: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis
* Golden Globes - Best Actress Nomination *

The Space Between - Director: Rachel Winter
Producers: Rachel Winter, Michael Roiff
Starring: Kelsey Grammar.
Original songs created by Rivers Cuomo.

A Secret Love - Director: Chris Bolan
presented under Ryan Johnson’s Netflix banner
(previous title: Extra Innings)
Documentary about two elderly women who come out of the closet about their love affair of 65 years.

The Sound Of Freedom - Director: Alejandro Monteverde
Starring: Jim Cavaziel

Gossamer Folds - Director: Lisa Donato
Starring: Alexandra Grey, Jackson Robert Scott

A Nice Girl Like You - Directors: Chris & Nick Riedell
Starring: Lucy Hale

One Last Thing  -  Director: Tim Rouhana
Producers: Brendan Mason, Alexa Fogel
Starring: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Joanne Froggatt, Wendell Pierce

Transfatty Lives  -  Director: Patrick O’Brien
Producer: Doug Pray
* Winner 'Audience Award' - Tribeca Film Festival *

Sugar Mountain   -  Director: Richard Gray
Producers: Kimberly Garrett, Mike Gillespie
Starring: Jason Momoa, Cary Elwes
* Winner 'Best Short Film' - Methodfest *
* Winner 'Best Drama' - NYC Short Film Festival
* Winner 'Best Drama' - Midwest Independent Film Festival

radio producer | host | dj

Bent By Nature - KCRW
Hosted podcast series highlighting the life of 80s DJ Deirdre O’Donoghue and the pre-Nirvana, pre-internet, pre-”Indie” independent music scene.

Brave New World  -  KCRW 
Created long-running radio show focusing on emerging and indie artists; first DJ to present Pete Yorn, David Gray, The Eels, Death Cab For Cutie to Los Angeles.

Snapshots  -  KLSX  
Sunday morning “Snapshots” show that spotlighted heritage artists; produced shows on Led Zeppelin, Prince, Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Wonder, etc.