Cincy Groove Magazine

The Harlequins are a new three piece Rock n Roll band who believe in carefully crafting together concise pop songs at the core, but underneath you'll find layers of all of their combined influences and styles. Heavily influenced by the baroque pop of Brian Wilson and The Beatles, the psychedelic styling's of Syd Barrett, and the No Wave and Grunge scene, The Harlequins tap into these influences and with their own unique style of Indie Pop, create something new.

"Michael Oliva went from solo artist to bandleader – now the threesome is going places" -Metromix

"With a solid, swoony rhythm section -- which helps create the crest and fall of this band's simple yet effective soundscapes -- and a vocal crooner who crafts swaying, mesmerizing melodies, The Harlequins have become one of the more intriguing new bands in Cincinnati's Indie scene. There is an unforced shimmer to the band's unique glide." -Mike Breen, City Beat

"After a close to the wire beer run, I was back to check out The Harlequins, a new entry to the glorious Cincinnati garage rock scene that's fermenting, like NOW! These guys combine the nervous energy of early Television with the surly dirtbag rock vibe of the Reigning Sound. They KILLED IT for sure, and the suprisingly large crowd that was still hanging out at 2 AM were fruggin' and swimmin' with reckless abandon. It was a fabulous time." ~ Random Old Records Blog

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