BIO

Pauli The PSM is the musical adventure of Pauli Lovejoy (he/they) - a drummer, composer, producer, musical & creative director, model and DJ. Born in London to Jamaican parents with Senegalese heritage, Pauli is recognized as one of “The World’s Best Drummers” according to The Guardian and WIRED.

He captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of fans for over 2 years as the touring musical director and percussionist for Harry Styles’ LOVE ON TOUR. Previous credits include musical director for Jamie xx, fka twigs, Maggie Rogers, Charlie Puth, Lizzo and touring drummer for Damon Albarn, Robyn, Sampha and Bobby Womack. He was the first artist to play the Sphere as U2’s Atomic MC / DJ for 40 sold out nights during the inaugural Vegas residency.

Under the moniker Pauli The PSM, he released his debut project The Idea of Tomorrow featuring Idris Elba, followed by two EPs garnering praise from The FADER, Nowness, The Line of Best Fit and more. He ventured into new frontiers on his experimental album: OFFAIR: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind Vol. 1: SPACE creating an ambient body of work inspired by Afrofuturism, pre-Babylonian zodiac signs and a passion for outer space.

Past original composition credits include YouTube Originals’ Black Renaissance featuring Michelle and Barack Obama, Ben Sherman SS23 & AW23 campaigns, Spotify’s Stream On Event, and Roku’s Centerpiece featuring Maurice Harris and Rashida Jones.

In 2023, he returned to his solo material debuting the Ariza-produced dance track ‘Saucy’ at Wembley Stadium opening for Harry Styles followed by the intergalactic love song ‘Milkyway’ all leading up to a worldwide headlining tour - his first! The Saucy tour touched down in major markets across US, UK and EU, selling out in cities like NY, Chicago and London. His recent work and global touring career have received kudos from RollingStone, Wonderland Mag, Hypebeast, Clash Magazine and more.

Pauli is currently working on his debut album release. Catch him at Colours of Ostrava in Czechia on July 18 and in Vienna on July 19th for the launch of his WHYAT jewelry collaboration.