Inventing bass organ techniques, dressing like Steve Albini, mentorship, the impact of trauma therapy on music and beyond are all part of Hilary’s conversation with Donna Diane from the band Djunah. Plus, representation days vs. months vs. years. 

*content warning for general discussion of trauma, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders

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DONNA’s BIO

Multi-instrumentalist Donna Diane pulls triple duty in Chicago noise duo Djunah—simultaneously playing guitar, singing, and pulverizing a Moog bass organ with her feet. Drawing a broad range of comparisons from PJ Harvey to Melvins, Djunah pairs her powerful, unrestrained vocal style with crashing guitar riffs and heavy, punishing drums. She’s been featured on Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown and her own mini-YouTube series called "Can I Touch Your Gear?”

DONNA’s MENTIONS

Moog Synthesizers / God City Instruments / Emperor Cabinets / Sunn Amplifiers / Imelda Marcos (band) / Kurt Ballou

DONNA’s LINKS

Bandcamp

Instagram

YouTube

*SUPPORT

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Eating Disorder Association

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Bumper Music: “Animal Kingdom” by Djunah

Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda

Artwork by Julia Gualtieri