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Buzzing Los Angeles band The Scarlet Opera is back with their newest stadium-ready rock anthem “Catch Me If You Can,” out today via SB Projects / Republic Records—listen HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. The single is the band’s first release of 2024 and sets the stage for more new music to come from them this summer.
Kickstarted by glossy guitars and neon keys, on “Catch Me If You Can,” The Scarlet Opera delivers their most upbeat and energetic song to date. Frontman Luka Bazulka sets the scene of “the magical mystery show where the strangers you brought to the dance are the friends that you know,” going on to tease, “catch me if you can.” The momentum culminates on an uplifting crescendo dripping with drama and emotion. The band beckons everyone to catch up as they set the pace for a new era of rock on their own terms.
On the track, The Scarlet Opera says, “We don’t really believe in revenge, but we do believe in epic destiny. We’re fortunate that those who have and continue to doubt us, hold little space in our hearts—this record will act as a constant reminder that we’re in control. Catch us if you can!”
The band recently announced their highly anticipated, upcoming Catch Me If You Can Headline Tour across the US, kicking off next month and running through June. The tour makes stops at Los Angeles’ The Regent Theater on May 29th, New York’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg on June 5th, and more—see the full list of tour dates below. Tickets are selling quickly and can be found at thescarletopera.com. In addition, the band will be performing at a slew of festivals this summer, including Napa’s BottleRock and Pittsburgh’s Pride on the Shore Festival.
Next week, The Scarlet Opera will perform at the 2024 GLSEN Respect Awards in New York on April 29th. GLSEN is the leading education organization dedicated to creating safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ+ youth, and the annual benefit raises critical funds for GLSEN’s student programs such as the Rainbow Library, which provides LGBTQ+ affirming texts to students experiencing book bans.
“Catch Me If You Can” follows the band’s latest empowering single “That Kind Of Woman” and 2023 debut Comedy EP, which features breakout songs “The Place To Be,” “Big City Thing,” “Alive,” and “Riot.” Amassing millions of streams to date, Comedy landed acclaim courtesy of Rolling Stone, Flaunt, LADYGUNN, Jezebel, Just Jared, Queerty, and more, with HITS Daily Double proclaiming, “The Scarlet Opera blends classic arena pomp rock, neon-bright ’80s pop and more than a dash of Broadway-style virtuosity into an infectious, gender-blending cocktail that its burgeoning fan base finds utterly intoxicating.” Not to mention, the band received a nomination for “Breakthrough Music Artist” at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
May 20 Seattle, WA Neumos
May 21 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
May 24 San Francisco, CA The Chapel
May 26 Napa, CA BottleRock Napa Valley
May 28 San Diego, CA SOMA
May 29 Los Angeles, CA The Regent Theater
June 2 Pittsburgh, PA Pride on the Shore Festival 2024
June 3 Philadelphia, PA The Fillmore Philadelphia
June 5 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg
June 6 Cambridge, MA Sonia Live Music Venue
June 9 Washington, DC Songbyrd Music House
ABOUT THE SCARLET OPERA:
Fusing the grandeur of the theatre with the raw energy of rock and roll, The Scarlet Opera – a five piece band hailing from Los Angeles – offers an escape into the throes of love, lust, glamour, and passion. Formed as ‘Perta’ in 2016 and reborn in 2022, The Scarlet Opera is led by lyricist and frontman Luka Bazulka, whose authentic narrative and vocal prowess are matched only by the musical talents of band members Colin Kenrick [keyboard], Daniel Zuker [bass], Justin Siegal [drums], and Chance Taylor [guitar]. The band’s origins are tied to one fateful night when Colin, upon witnessing Luka perform an inspiring solo vocal set, enlisted long time friends and seasoned musicians Daniel, Chance, and Justin to provide a new dimension to what was already brimming with potential. Word of packed venues and a captivating live show soon drew the attention of SB Projects and Republic Records, who turned to hit songwriter and producer David Stewart [BTS, Jonas Brothers] to collaborate, inspire, and further ignite an already growing fire. With the release of their 2024 debut EP Comedy, latest single “Catch Me If You Can,” and more music and tour dates on the way for 2024, The Scarlet Opera is poised to make their mark.