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I’m Danni Skerritt, also known as Dirty Freud, a British Caribbean electronic live and recording artist and producer. My nuJazz sound fuses elements of dubstep, jazz, and bassline, and I love weaving personal stories and outward influences into my music. I pride myself on blending as much of myself as possible with external influences to create work that resonates on multiple levels.
As a patient, meticulous producer and A&R/campaign manager, I balance rosters and releases while performing on stages from Glastonbury to Beatherder. Recent successes include festival appearances at Glastonbury (Glade and Spike Stages), Boomtown, All Points East and Beatherder, with radio play on Rinse FM, BBC 6 Music and Amazing Radio.
Skills
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
A&R at No Such Thing Records
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Created playlists and balanced the roster as well as release schedule.
A&R at Keep It Dirty Records
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Created playlists and balanced the roster as well as release schedule.
Label Assistant (Freelance / Consultancy) at Ninja Tune
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Freelance role and consultancy.
Assistant at Rough Trade
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Freelance role and ghost writing.
Selected Artist at Jazz North / Northern Line Round 10
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025One of the chosen artists for Jazz North, Northern Line Round 10.
Podcast Producer at Podcast Maker
July 27, 2019 - October 30, 2025Produced and edited podcasts for Ben Tallon, In The Process and Creative Boom.
Live Performer at New Colossus Festival (New York)
March 19, 2023 - March 19, 2023Tour around New York; performed at Arlene's Grocery, Bowery Electronic, Pianos, The Sultans Rooms and Rough Trade Rockefeller Plaza.
Artist at Self-release / The Villa in Someone's Story
March 19, 2023 - March 19, 2023Released latest EP The Villa in Someone's Story; gained support from Nu Jazz specialists Jazz FM, Lauren Laverne, Nemone Metaxas; EP playlisted by BBC 6 Music.
Composer / Opera Co-Composer at Britten Pears / These Things Matter
November 12, 2022 - November 12, 2022Co-composing an Opera For Link In My Bio; created an audio/visual piece in response to letters Europeans made about Africans during pre- and during slave trade.
Project Collaborator at These Things Matter
November 17, 2022 - November 17, 2022Contributing to an opera project exploring historical themes.
Participant / Foundry Fellow at Sage Gateshead Foundry
October 27, 2022 - October 27, 2022Foundry 2022 programme; time to create visuals and new music to go with live show in America.
Live Performer at Glastonbury / Breakout / Blu Dot
June 29, 2019 - June 29, 2019Performed at Glastonbury (Spike/Glade Stages) and other festivals; live Nu Jazz with improvisation and visual elements.
Tour / New Colossus Festival at Arlene's Grocery / Rough Trade (New York)
March 19, 2023 - March 19, 2023I did a tour around New York as part of New Colossus Festival, playing at Arlene's Grocery, Bowery Electronic, Pianos, The Sultans Rooms and ending at Rough Trade Rockefeller Plaza.
A&R & Campaign Manager at No Such Thing Records
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Created playlists, balanced roster, and managed release schedules; contributed to A&R strategy.
Founder & Label Manager at Keep It Dirty Records
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Created playlists, balanced roster, and managed release scheduling for the label.
Label Assistant (Freelance) at Ninja Tune
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Freelance label assistant and consultant supporting label operations.
Rough Trade Assistant at Rough Trade
October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2025Freelance role and ghost writing support for the label.
Podcast Producer / Audio Editor at Self-Employed
June 27, 2019 - October 30, 2025Produced audio editing for Ben Tallon, In The Process and Creative Boom.
Touring Artist at New Colossus Festival
March 9, 2023 - March 9, 2023Did a tour around New York as part of New Colossus Festival; performances at Arlene's Grocery, Bowery Electric, Pianos, The Sultans Rooms, ending at Rough Trade Rockefeller Plaza.
Composer / Opera Collaboration at Britten Pears
November 17, 2022 - October 30, 2025Co-composed an Opera These Things Matter; created an audio/visual piece as a response to historical letters about Africans during the slave trade.
Artist Residency / Visuals Producer at Sage Gate Foundry
November 12, 2022 - October 30, 2025Sage Gate Foundry 2022 program enabling visuals and new music for live show in America; environment to experiment with visuals and music.
ADE Festival Performer at ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event)
October 27, 2022 - October 27, 2022Performance blending live electronic music with a classical local orchestra; music streamed on Reform Radio.
BlueDot Festival Performer at BlueDot Festival
October 19, 2022 - October 19, 2022Nebula performance, bringing the sound of NUjazz, Dub and improvisation to the stage, with visuals.
Headliner at Manchester Jazz Festival
July 22, 2022 - July 22, 2022Headlined the festival, showcasing NUjazz and improvisation with visuals.
Live Performer at Glastonbury Festival
June 29, 2019 - June 29, 2019Played Spike Stage & Glade Stage, delivering NUjazz and improvisation with visuals.
EP Release Promotion at Self-Produced
March 19, 2023 - March 19, 2023Released latest EP The Villa in Someone's Story; gained support from NuJazz specialists and playlisted by BBC 6 Music.
Opera / Visual Collaboration at Britten Pears
November 17, 2022 - October 30, 2025Co-composing an Opera These Things Matter with a visual component; collaboration with Oxford Bodleian Libraries (if applicable).
Education
Bachelor of Creative Writing and Songwriting at University of Central Lancashire
October 30, 2018 - October 30, 2014Mix and mastering Engineer at Abbey Road Education
October 30, 2021 - October 30, 2018Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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