Meet The Harlequins. They're indie and they're Austin, but there's something else. Representing the epitome of raw sound and hearty emotion, their folky beats seep into the pores of everything present during a live performance. Setting up their tunes on a creative territory amid American electric rock and indie rock's mellowest tunes, the Harlequins formed in 2007. The group — vocalist/keyboardist Hunter Bates, guitarist Joe Mader and drummer Tyler Wiethorn - touch on influences as varied as 80s jangle pop to the sonic experimentation of Wilco, the Wrens, and My Morning Jacket. more ›