PJ Harvey, born Polly Jean Harvey in 1969, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who first came to prominence in the early 1990s. She began her musical career with a trio named Automatic Dlamini before breaking away to form PJ Harvey. In 1992, her debut album “Dry” garnered critical acclaim and established Harvey as a unique and powerful female voice in rock music. Her subsequent albums, including “Rid of Me,” “To Bring You My Love,” and “Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea,” have continued to earn her critical praise and a devoted fan base. Over her career, Harvey has collaborated with a number of other musicians and artists, including Thom Yorke, Nick Cave, and Mark Lanegan. Her music is known for its raw emotional power and poetic lyrics, and she has been lauded for her fearless exploration of difficult themes such as war, sexuality, and desire.