Sarah Jones (born 31 August 1985) is an English musician based in London, best known for her work as a session and touring drummer. She is a founding member of NYPC, and has also served as a touring drummer for musicians such as Aynsley Lister,[1] Harry Styles, Bat for Lashes,[2] post-punk revival band Bloc Party,[3] and synthpop band Hot Chip. Additionally, she has released several solo singles under the moniker Pillow Person. In 2020, she played drums on the Puscifer album Existential Reckoning.[4]
Sarah Jones
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| Also known as | Pillow Person |
| Born | (1985-08-31) 31 August 1985 (age 38) London, England |
| Origin | Hereford, England |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Website | pillowperson |
Jones showed an interest in music from an early age. In an interview with Tom Tom Mag, she stated that she started off playing the piano, and "although [she] liked it", the piano "wasn't exactly what [she] was looking for." Jones began learning the drums after a family friend left a kit at her house, having been taught basic beats by her cousin. She also noted: "My dad had some friends who would come around and play together on the weekends. I'd sit and watch them, and soon I started joining in." Not long after, Jones began drumming in local bands and subsequently touring the UK and Europe.[5]
Jones played drums and provided backing vocals for Harry Styles's world tour, including an April 2017 performance on Saturday Night Live, playing "Sign of the Times" and "Ever Since New York".[6][7] The tour itself began on 19 September 2017 and ended on 14 July 2018.
Jones has continued as drummer for Styles following his sophomore record, Fine Line (2019), including its promotion and subsequent international Love on Tour (2020–2023).[8]
Jones has written and performed three electropop songs – "Go Ahead" (2016), "On Your Way" (2017) and "Kitchen" (2017)—under the name Pillow Person.[9][10]
Jones is a member of NYPC (originally New Young Pony Club), an electronic music band that released three albums between 2007 and 2013.
Jones is married to Styles's guitarist, Mitch Rowland. In 2021, they announced they were having a baby together.[11]