Harlequin is the new album by the Viennese artist and singer-songwriter Sofie Royer. The album reflects the musician's passion for the opera and ballet traditions of her hometown, as well as for the baroque lyricism of cabaret, medieval shows, and the court jester. Mixed with the nostalgia of early 80s reality TV and the punk subculture of American shopping malls, Harlequin presents a montage of strange characters, vernacular settings, and mysterious timelines that are as theatrical as they are musical.
After the release of her first album Cult Survivor in 2020, Sofie began to experiment with her own identity through the act of dressing up. From the works of Harlequin to Sofie's live performances, she embraces the visual aesthetic and gestures of the jester, clown, and cabaret artist.