Perth-based indie quartet Harlequin League are making noise in the West. Their sound? “We’re essentially a rock band with some demented pop elements”. Their first two EPs have earned the band triple j Next Crop and Unearthed J Award nominations, as well as numerous support and festival invites. Not least of which is October’s One Movement Showcase Music Festival, where they play the main event as well as a Fringe Festival sideshow. Singer/bassist James Rogers answered four questions for One Movement Word.

James, what’s your favourite song this week?

‘Skeleton Boy’ by Friendly Fires. [embedded below]

I can’t get it out of my head!

What do you hope to gain from the One Movement festival and conference?

A good gig, some contacts, exposure and some new fans would make for a great weekend.

Which artists’ showcase sets are you most looking forward to watching?

Sarah Blasko, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Old Man River, Dappled Cities… I could go on and on! They’re all great Australian artists doing their own unique thing.

One Movement’s tagline is “Artist, Industry, Fan United.” What do you think needs to change in order to unite the music industry with its artists and fans?

Industry is a scary word but I guess that’s what it is. I guess the ‘Artists, Industry, Fans’ all have to be more flexible and balanced to each others’ needs. But at the end of the day, the music needs to be enjoyed!

Harlequin League play twice at One Movement For Music: 10.00pm in Wolf Lane on Friday 16th October as part of the Fringe Festival (timetable here), and 2.25pm on the Breakthrough Stage on Sunday 18th October as part of the showcase festival (timetable here). Follow the band on Twitter and add them on Facebook.