Australian musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for long collaborations with Nick Cave, solo albums, translations of Serge Gainsbourg songs, and film music.

Longtime collaborator and member of The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds for over thirty years. Recorded English translations of Serge Gainsbourg songs (Intoxicated Man, Pink Elephants). Released Motion Picture Music '94-'05, a collection of film pieces. Worked with Anita Lane, Rowland S. Howard, Epic Soundtracks, Alexander Hacke, Hugo Race, John Parish, P.J. Harvey, and Warren Ellis. Left Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds in 2009.

DeBaser reviews praise Mick Harvey's tasteful translations of Serge Gainsbourg and his intimate solo work. His Motion Picture Music collection highlights varied soundtrack compositions. Critics note his longtime role alongside Nick Cave and a consistent, classy musical voice. Overall reception is appreciative of interpretation and craftsmanship.

For:Fans of Nick Cave, post-punk and alternative rock, fans of Serge Gainsbourg translations, soundtrack collectors.

 It always happens like this, at some point the old drunk sees pink elephants.

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 Your choice. But as far as I’m concerned, the Bad Seeds without Mick Harvey are gone for good.

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 No need to beat around the bush, because sometimes things are truly very simple.

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