New York, NY (September 20th, 2024) – Today, 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 today 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. Belinda Carlisle 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 EP out 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 latest Mirror, 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 headlining Catch 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 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.
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.”
