Rising Los Angeles band The Scarlet Opera releases a colorful and kitschy music video for their recent cover of Belinda Carlisle’s 1987 classic “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”—watch HERE.
The video was directed by Alexa Cha and edited by Justin Moon. On the inspiration behind it, frontman Luka Bazulka shares, “The goal was simple, to have a very good time. I think at first we tossed around the idea of having a little glass menagerie of the boys for me to break in this elaborate set, but the budget permitted us puppets and a green screen instead—and thank goodness.”
The Scarlet Opera initially began covering “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” during their headline tour this summer, and it quickly became a fan favorite throughout their live set. Belinda Carlisle caught wind of their rendition and lent her stamp of approval. Not to mention, the single’s original producer and co-writer Rick Nowels [Lana Del Rey, Stevie Nicks, Madonna] also joined forces with the band to produce their 2024 take on the ‘80’s hit.
2024 was a big year for The Scarlet Opera—this summer, the band released their Mirror, Mirror EP, featuring their fiery lead single “Catch Me If You Can.” UNCLEAR Magazine proclaimed, “The Scarlet Opera is here to change the way we listen to music, and their latestMirror, Mirror EP does just that.” In addition, they embarked on their headlineCatch Me If You Can Tour, selling out shows across the country. Speaking to their standout live performance, RIFF Magazine applauded, “A little bit Queen and a little bit Journey, the band had a cinematic sound with the flair of a Broadway show.” Pit Crew Media noted, “Between their iconic look, over-the-top stage-presence, and quality sound, The Scarlet Opera put on an incredible performance that left fans wanting more,” while The Concert Chronicles praised their live show as “a performance that was nothing short of electrifying.” Not to mention, the band received a nomination for “Breakthrough Music Artist” at this year’sGLAAD Media Awards.
Last year, the band released their empowering single “That Kind Of Woman” and beloved debut ComedyEP, 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.”
Stay tuned for more music to come from The Scarlet Opera in 2025!
Buzzing Los Angeles band The Scarlet Opera serve up a seismic and stunning new cover of the 1987 Belinda Carlisle classic “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” out now via Republic Records—listen HERE.
The group heightened anticipation for its arrival by sharing a series of popular teaser posts on social media. Their rabid fanbase instantly went wild over the snippets, leading to millions of views and thousands of pre-saves. “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” initially shined as a live favorite in The Scarlet Opera’s set. BelindaCarlisle caught wind of their rendition and immediately lent her stamp of approval. Moreover, original producer and co-writer Rick Nowels [Lana Del Rey, Stevie Nicks, Madonna] joined forces with the band and got behind the board for their vibrant and vital version. Now, The Scarlet Opera deliver an homage to the magic of “Heaven Is A Place On Earth,” while they also infused it with their own spunk, sass, and spirit.
On the song, The Scarlet Opera shares, “We thrive on sweeping epic gestures of romance, and truly no other decade was quite as melodramatic as the 80’s, so of course our first ever studio cover release would be exactly this. Besides, Belinda gave her blessing and Rick produced it so, duh.”
It lands in the wake of their recent Mirror, Mirror EPout now—listen HERE. In addition to gathering millions of streams, it earned critical acclaim. UNCLEAR MAGAZINE proclaimed, “The Scarlet Opera is here to change the way we listen to music, and their latestMirror, Mirror EP does just that.” The project boasted the fiery lead single “Catch Me If You Can.”Popdust dubbed it a “captivating, high energy track that kicks off their new era with a bang,” and The Honey Pop proclaimed, “It’s your dose of rock-and-roll combined with a mixture of badass lyricism, an intoxicating chorus, and a whole lot of infectious melodies.”
Not to mention, they recently wrapped their headliningCatch Me If You Can Tour. Speaking to their standout live performance, RIFF Magazine applauded, “A little bit Queen and a little bit Journey, the band had a cinematic sound with the flair of a Broadway show.” Pit Crew Media noted, “Between their iconic look, over-the-top stage-presence, and quality sound, The Scarlet Opera put on an incredible performance that left fans wanting more,” while The Concert Chronicles praised their live show as “a performance that was nothing short of electrifying.”
Last year, the band released their empowering single “That Kind Of Woman” and beloved debut ComedyEP, 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.
Allow The Scarlet Opera to take you to “Heaven” now.
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 longtime 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. During 2023, the group took flight with their debut ComedyEP uplifted to soaring heights by breakout singles “Alive” and “Riot.” In its wake, they made their late-night television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden and launched a successful tour earmarked by one sold out gig after another, with Jezebel hailing their live show as “a spectacle of Queen-inspired proportions.” Along the way, they incited further critical praise from Rolling Stone, Flaunt, HITS Daily Double, Popdust, LADYGUNN, and The Honey Pop, who applauded them as “one of our favorite bands.” After receiving a nomination for “Breakthrough Music Artist” at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards and headlining a tour across the country this past spring, The Scarlet Opera now level up again with the dramatic and dynamic Mirror, Mirror EP, including the singles “Catch Me If You Can” and “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em.”
Soaring higher than ever, buzzing Los Angeles band The Scarlet Opera takes flight on their anticipated newMirror, Mirror EPout today via SB Projects / Republic Records—listenHERE.
Mirror, Mirror celebrates the band’s dramatic vocals, magnetic melodies, and stadium-ready swagger. Among many highlights, new track “What Good Is Love” threads fret-burning guitar through otherworldly synths. Frontman Luka Bazulka’s jaw-dropping delivery resounds as he wonders, “What good is love?” Then, there’s new single “Slutty.” Over a bed of guitar and keys, the verses barely contain the track’s flirty fire, as Luka belts,“You make me so slutty.” Cinematic piano sets the tone for “God Damned Beautiful.” It trumpets an essential personal mantra, “The facts are the facts that I’m god damn beautiful.” See the full EP tracklisting below.
On the release of the EP, the band shares: “For better or for worse, this music ended up being a reflection of our trials and tribulations being a band the past few years—the complexities of falling sucker to industry hype men paralleled eerily well to the simultaneous love affairs happening behind the scenes. Mirror, Mirror will always be a poignant reminder for us to keep our circle tight, the romance in the ride and our joy protected, at all costs. More music, sooner.”
TheScarlet Opera recentlyteased Mirror, Mirror with their single “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em.” On “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em,” epic guitars resound, cinematic strings soar, and Bazulka emanates the kind of starpower and charisma that comes along once in a generation. The catchy chorus proves instantly chantable as he sets the scene, “I met a bird last night she was drunk at a bar, she said let me introduce you to my friend he’s a star.”Met with critical acclaim, Melodic Magazine hailed, “The single is articulate and theatrical with a splash of rock – a perfect way to welcome summer and an exciting and lively addition to the bands’ setlist.”
It followed the fiery “Catch Me If You Can,” which beyond picking up steam at DSPs, has earned widespread praise. Popdust dubbed it a“captivating, high energy track that kicks off their new era with a bang,”andThe Honey Popproclaimed, “It’s your dose of rock-and-roll combined with a mixture of badass lyricism, an intoxicating chorus, and a whole lot of infectious melodies.”
Not to mention, they recently wrapped their headliningCatch Me If You Can Tour. Speaking to their standout live performance, RIFF Magazine applauded,“A little bit Queen and a little bit Journey, the band had a cinematic sound with the flair of a Broadway show.”Pit Crew Media noted, “Between their iconic look, over-the-top stage-presence, and quality sound, The Scarlet Opera put on an incredible performance that left fans wanting more,” while The Concert Chronicles praised their live show as “a performance that was nothing short of electrifying.”
Last year, the band released their empowering single “That Kind Of Woman” and beloved debutComedyEP, 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 Doubleproclaiming, “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.
MIRROR, MIRROR EP TRACKLIST: “Catch Me If You Can” “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em” “Slutty” “What Good Is Love” “God Damned Beautiful”
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 longtime 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. During 2023, the group took flight with their debut Comedy EP uplifted to soaring heights by breakout singles “Alive” and “Riot.” In its wake, they made their late-night television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden and launched a successful tour earmarked by one sold out gig after another, with Jezebel hailing their live show as “a spectacle of Queen-inspired proportions.” Along the way, they incited further critical praise from Rolling Stone, Flaunt, HITS Daily Double, Popdust, LADYGUNN, and The Honey Pop, who applauded them as “one of our favorite bands.” After receiving a nomination for “Breakthrough Music Artist” at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards and headlining a tour across the country this past spring, The Scarlet Opera now level up again with the dramatic and dynamic Mirror, Mirror EP, including the singles “Catch Me If You Can” and “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em.”
Buzzing Los Angeles band The Scarlet Opera unleashes a showstopping new single entitled “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em,” out today via SB Projects / Republic Records—listen HERE. The high energy song sets the stage for their forthcoming sophomore EP, due out later this summer.
On “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em,” epic guitars resound, cinematic strings soar, and frontman Luka Bazulka emanates the kind of starpower and charisma that comes along once in a generation. The catchy chorus proves instantly chantable as he sets the scene, “I met a bird last night she was drunk at a bar, she said let me introduce you to my friend he’s a star.”
The Scarlet Opera says, “‘Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em’ is an electric and visceral recount of characters we’ve met throughout our bar hopping years – much like most of this upcoming EP, we found a mirror was being held up to us while writing about all these wonderfully bizarre creatures of the night. As it turns out, they are we and we are them – and someone’s gotta love us, don’t you think!”
It follows the fiery “Catch Me If You Can,” which beyond picking up steam at DSPs, has earned widespread praise. Popdust dubbed it a “captivating, high energy track that kicks off their new era with a bang,” while The Honey Pop proclaimed, “It’s your dose of rock-and-roll combined with a mixture of badass lyricism, an intoxicating chorus, and a whole lot of infectious melodies.”
In other news, the band is currently wrapping up their headlining Catch Me If You CanTour this weekend, which has canvassed much of the US. With only one show remaining, the tour concludes with a sold-out show on June 9th at Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC.
Not to mention, they just ignited the stage of Napa’s BottleRock Festival. Speaking to their standout performance, RIFF Magazine applauded, “A little bit Queen and a little bit Journey, the band had a cinematic sound with the flair of a Broadway show.” Meanwhile, Music Junkie Press noted, “It was clear that they are on a trajectory to the top.”
Last year, the band released their empowering single “That Kind Of Woman” and beloved 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 HITSDaily 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.
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 2023 debut EP Comedy, latest singles “Catch Me If You Can” and “Someone’s Gotta Love ‘Em,” and more music and tour dates on the way for 2024, The Scarlet Opera is poised to make their mark.
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 Awardsin 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 HITSDaily 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.
Back with another empowering anthem, the hottest rock band in Los Angeles THE SCARLET OPERA releases a new single entitled “That Kind Of Woman” today via SB Projects/Republic Records. Listen to That Kind Of Woman” HERE.
On “That Kind Of Woman,” synths echo underneath a swing drum beat as frontman Luka Bazulka’s animated delivery instantly captivates. Between eruptions of live piano and guitar, he tells a provocative story capped off by the refrain, “She’s that kind of woman, do as she please.” Yet, he also issues a cheeky warning, “Fall in love but you shouldn’t.” As always, it delivers on a promise to expect the unexpected from The Scarlet Opera!
On the song, The Scarlet Opera says, “It’s meant to be as biting as it is frivolous, as commanding as it is careless. ‘That Kind Of Woman’ takes life by the tassels, toying with them like a bored cat. She’s your mother, Hollywood starlet, hottest infatuation, boyfriend, angel, and harlot. She’s within everyone – and she’s ready, even when you aren’t.”
The single lands in the wake of the group’s debut Comedy EP, which features breakout singles “The Place To Be,” “Big City Thing,” “Alive,” and “Riot.” Amassing millions of streams to date, it landed acclaim courtesy of Jezebel, Just Jared, and more. HITSDaily Double proclaimed, “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.”
Hot off a North American tour supporting Ava Max (watch tour recaps HERE & HERE) and electrifying performances at LA Pride In The Park and San Diego Pride, The Scarlet Opera will be unveiling more music very soon.
The Scarlet Opera: Inspired by the scarlet lettering of the misunderstood and misrepresented- the music, the shows, the glamour are all devoted to the outcasts- to the sexually liberated- those who are divine – ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between – welcome to the opera.
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 recent release of their debut EP Comedy, The Scarlet Opera is poised to make their mark.
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