Brendan Perry is a distinguished musician and singer-songwriter, best known as one half of the influential darkwave duo Dead Can Dance alongside Lisa Gerrard. Born on June 30, 1959, in Whitechapel, London, Perry has carved a unique niche in the music industry with his deep, resonant voice and a multifacited musical oeuvre that spans genres from gothic rock to world music, integrating a vast array of ethnic instruments and influences. He moved to Australia in his early years, where Dead Can Dance was formed in the early 1980s. Their music, marked by a blend of medieval, folk, and world influences, has garnered a dedicated following worldwide.

Brendan Perry's solo career has also been noteworthy, particularly highlighted by albums such as "Eye of the Hunter" (1999) and "Ark" (2010), which showcase his talent for crafting mesmerizing, atmospheric songs that explore themes ranging from personal to philosophical. His work continues to evolve, as evidenced by releases like "Songs of Disenchantment: Music from the Greek Underground," a project that saw Perry exploring traditional Greek rebetiko music, reflecting his ongoing exploration of music from around the world and his ability to reinterpret and infuse different cultural sounds with his unique style. Through both his solo work and contributions to Dead Can Dance, Brendan Perry has solidified his position as a visionary artist with a distinctive voice in the landscape of contemporary music.

Genres

Ethereal Wave

Neoclassical Darkwave

Latest Release

Eye of the Hunter / Live at the I.C.A.

Brendan Perry

Album - 15 Tracks - Released October 20, 2023