PJ Harvey, born Polly Jean Harvey on October 9, 1969, in Dorset, England, is an influential British musician known for her distinctive blend of alt-rock, punk, and blues infused with potent poetry and avant-garde experimentation. Harvey began her career in the late 1980s, after forming an eponymous trio and releasing the critically acclaimed debut album "Dry" in 1992. Over the years, she has gained a reputation for her powerful vocals, incisive lyrics, and continual evolution, with a career that refuses to be pinned down to any single genre or style.

Her extensive body of work includes multiple award-winning albums such as "Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea," which won her the Mercury Prize in 2001—a feat she repeated with her 2011 masterpiece, "Let England Shake." Harvey is also known for her prowess as a multi-instrumentalist and her collaborative spirit, working with various artists and contributing to numerous projects. Her recent releases reflect a commitment to archival work, as seen in collections like "B-Sides, Demos & Rarities," offering fans deeper insight into her creative process. Harvey continues to be an enduring figure in alternative music, revered for both her artistry and her willingness to confront social and political themes head-on in her work.

Genres

Alternative Rock

Art Pop

Melancholia

Permanent Wave

Piano Rock

Singer-songwriter

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Latest Release

I Inside the Old Year Dying

PJ Harvey

Album - 12 Tracks - Released July 7, 2023