Danielle Perry

We’ve curated a wonderful night for you on June 3rd. It’s going to be a culmination of many shared and new experiences between the three acts taking to the stage. Heady, meditative, sonic wall storytelling from @jamesthebrute @bethiabeadman and @johnjpresley Shadowman. And it’s all for free. But you must reserve your space.. link in bio. So… about the night James Brute (video by @theredlightsessions ) An incredibly charismatic frontman backed by a killer band playing tales of lust, love and longing. Late night troubadour tales from one of the best. ‘A must- see for anyone with a hankering for bleak-abilly blues.’ NME Bethia Beadman - A Sanskrit scholar who sang for a cardinal in the Vatican, played piano for Courtney Love on tour with Hole and worked with Nigel Godrich on ‘From The Basement’ with Radiohead. Her latest release Brick has been championed by Lauren Laverne of recent weeks… ‘Her story is the stuff that film scripts are made of. PJ Harvey meets Scott Walker.’ - UNCUT And then it’s the first ever live show from SHADOWMAN. Hear the new record live for the first time ever. Crunching guitars, death march brass, flamenco, vibes, motorik drum machines, songs about wedding singers and summer sun. ‘…I see what they’re doing there. There goes Shadowman….’ Iggy Pop, @bbc6music And a few surprises too. See you there June 3rd 2026 @shacklewellarms @eatyourownears SHADOWMAN is @johnjpresley @danielle__perry @babenhillier

Happy birthday to the legendary Robert Smith, here he is talking to us about recording The Cure’s last album and going back to 1969! 💜

Had such a wonderful time with my two this Easter.. one highlight was a trip to @knockhatch in Sussex - which after 8 years living down here I’d never been to, so we put that right, and had a ball. Felt like there was so much space everywhere, didn’t feel hectic and we could have easily stayed a few more hours. The only mission was keeping them awake on the drive home - I’ve never played Dua Lipa and Crazy Frog so loud in the car (their current favourites….🤪) A whole hearted thank you to @knockhatch for their hospitality.

A humbling night last night and such an honour to meet so many inspiring young people who have benefited from the invaluable work @teenage_cancer do. A privilege to be invited to host the evening for @robertsmith and to watch the incredible @placeboworld and @garbage take to that hallowed stage. If you can support @teenage_cancer in anyway, every little bit makes an enormous difference to so many. Lovely to catch up with so many during the night.. a fine example of the power of music, community, the arts and charity. That’s one powerful mix. Back on air tonight 8pm @absoluteradio Thanks for the video dear @sarahjaynechampion

Yesterday @iggypopofficial featured Shadowman’s debut single ‘Flowers’ on his @bbc6music show… Shadowman is a brand new project from @johnjpresley , producer @babenhillier (Depeche Mode, Elbow, Nadine Shah), and broadcaster / orchestrator @danielle__perry . Don’t miss their live show at Shacklewell Arms on Weds 3 June! 🎟️ Free tickets (link in bio)

MUSIC - I’ve been playing and writing music with my man @johnjpresley since we met and I’d love to introduce you to our new project Shadowman. We’ve recorded a new album and teamed up with producer @babenhillier at @agriculturalaudio in Sussex.. and it’s all ready to go. Give @johnjpresley a follow to keep up to date and do come and see our debut show on June 3rd @shacklewellarms @eatyourownears We’ve made it a free entry show but you have to reserve your tickets.. link in bio and stories.. It always feels strange to be the other side of the coin as I’m interviewing bands and artists every day at work but it’s important to keep creating yourself.. We’ve had one track drop from the new collection of tunes with some great support from @bbc6music Steve Lamacq, @johnkennedydj @radiox @alexbakerman @thelineofbestfit and there is a lot incoming. Come and say hello on the 3rd June, be great to see you.

Violet Grohl + David Lynch = 595 (trust us, the maths checks out)

"I don't expect people to come from my dad and go straight to me" - Violet Grohl on her desire to make music on her terms

For International Women’s day I met with a few of my compadres @absoluteradio to pull together some of the women in music who have made real impact.. Myself, @iamsophiek @thesturge and @sarahjaynechampion pulled a playlist together for an hours show tonight at 9pm. And it’s brilliant. Do join us. @pjharveyofficial @bjork @bethditto @ko @stevienicks @skin_skunkanansie @garbage And I know.. it’s only scratching the surface. There are SO many. Thank you for the music. Lest I not forget Leona Graham @jennielongdonradio and all the other legendary broadcasters I’ve worked alongside over the years. @suntatempleton @thekatelawler @llianabird @niavee

NEW SHOW: Shadowman Shadowman is a new project between @johnjpresley , producer Ben Hillier (Depeche Mode, Elbow, Nadine Shah etc) and music broadcaster / orchestrator Danielle Perry. ‘So good, a brooding, bluesy work out which would sound quite good in a Peaky Blinders-esque epic..’ @steve_lamacq , @bbc6music 🗓️ Wednesday 3 June 📍 Shacklewell Arms 🎟️ Free tickets available now (link in bio)

Really enjoyed fronting this documentary for @absoluteradio @greatesthitsuk @bauermedia.uk about 30 years of Trainspotting. What a seismic chapter in film and what a masterclass in the relationship between sound and image. The placement of the music in this expertly scripted piece enhanced every single scene. Take a listen back via @hellorayouk and be transported back to 1996. @gimmesugarproductions @irvine.welsh @underworld @sleeperofficial @loureedofficial @iggypopofficial

Robert Smith reveals to Danielle Perry how The Cure time-travelled back to 1969 at Rockfield Studios to record the Grammy-winning 'Songs Of A Lost World'