The Glowliners, fronted by lead vocalist Joaquin Muerte, list San Antonio soul pioneers Sunny and The Sunliners and The Royal Jesters among their biggest influences. Their sound is a “Chicano Motown” that envisions Stevie Wonder crossed with Joe Jama or Donny Hathaway meets Sunny Ozuna.

Showcasing multi-rhythm tracks ranging from fast bops to slow-tempo brown-eyed soul, Joaquin echoes the Doo-Wop Era with three-part harmonies. Staying true to the legacy, Joaquin seeks to revive the duty of Chicano musicians to bridge the gap between social justice activism and soul music from the civil rights movement.
Joaquin & The Glowliners explore the intricacies of barrio romance and are richly textured reminders that Chicano love is indeed forever.

Rounded out by vocalists Amanda Joy Thomson and Sarah Rocha Bars, the full band features Felipe Iruegas Jr. on guitar, Luis “El Wicho” Gonzalez on bass and Jacob Benavides on drums.