Mick Harvey on Art, Music, and Upcoming Projects
In an interview with Samantha Stella, Mick Harvey, the Australian musician known for his work with Nick Cave, reflects on his extensive career. Harvey was born in Rochester in 1958 and co-founded The Boys Next Door, which later became The Birthday Party, alongside Nick Cave and Rowland S. Howard. He was part of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds from 1983 until 2008. Influenced by musicians like James Williamson and Paul Weller, he played with Crime and the City Solution until 1991 and featured in Wim Wenders' film 'Wings of Desire' (1987). His collaborations span artists such as Anita Lane, PJ Harvey, and Scott Walker. His most recent album, 'Waves of Anzac/The Journey,' came out in 2020, and he is currently working on a fifth solo album and several documentaries.
Key facts
- Mick Harvey co-founded The Boys Next Door and The Birthday Party with Nick Cave and Rowland S. Howard.
- He was a member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds from 1983 to 2008.
- Harvey played with Crime and the City Solution and appeared in Wim Wenders' film 'Wings of Desire' (1987).
- He produced Anita Lane's solo albums in 1993 and 2001.
- He co-produced PJ Harvey albums that won Mercury Prizes in 2001 and 2011.
- Harvey has released four albums translating Serge Gainsbourg's songs into English.
- His latest album 'Waves of Anzac/The Journey' was released in 2020 on Mute Records.
- He is currently writing his memoirs and working on multiple documentary projects.
Entities
Artists
- Mick Harvey
- Nick Cave
- Rowland S. Howard
- James Williamson
- Paul Weller
- Simon Bonney
- Anita Lane
- PJ Harvey
- Lydia Lunch
- Scott Walker
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Ennio Morricone
- Katrina Beale
- Samantha Stella
- Jess Ribeiro
- James Johnston
Institutions
- The Boys Next Door
- The Birthday Party
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
- Crime and the City Solution
- The Stooges
- The Jam
- Mute Records
- Artribune
- The Crystal Ballroom
Locations
- Rochester
- Australia
- Paris
- Brisbane
- Melbourne