Scarlet

  Scarlet is a 5 piece indie pop rock band from Amsterdam, NL. Formally known as The Crowns, the three Dutchman and two Caribbean boys merge together to create a surprisingly Brit-pop sound with euphoric lyrics and alluring undertones. Inspired by their personified muse, Scarlet. After a major restructure in 2011, The Crowns founders Valentijn Crouwel (vocals) and Thomas Trip (rhythm guitar) began working with Puerto Rican lead guitarist, Ramiro Lladó, followed shortly after by dru...

  Scarlet is a 5 piece indie pop rock band from Amsterdam, NL. Formally known as The Crowns, the three Dutchman and two Caribbean boys merge together to create a surprisingly Brit-pop sound with euphoric lyrics and alluring undertones. Inspired by their personified muse, Scarlet. After a major restructure in 2011, The Crowns founders Valentijn Crouwel (vocals) and Thomas Trip (rhythm guitar) began working with Puerto Rican lead guitarist, Ramiro Lladó, followed shortly after by drummer, José O.Jiménez fellow Puerto Rican and friend. The last jewel on the crown was local Dutchy, Daan Koelemeijer who completed the 5 piece as their bass player. The Crowns featured on popular radio station 3fm as 'serious talent' in 2011 and performed on prime time Dutch television show 'De Werld Draait Door'. Throughout 2012 the band played in most major cities in The Netherlands with performances at Oranjepop, Someltjespop, ASF Festival Amsterdam, Popronde and played venues such as Paradiso and Bitterzoet. In mid 2012 The Crowns met their seductive muse, Scarlet. Scarlet celebrates art through music. She is music. She came accross The Crowns and before they new it, they had changed their name and complety submitted to their new identity. Scarlet. After their name change they joined forces with UK Producer Ian Dowling (Kasabian, Adele), engineer Robbie Nelson (The Kills, Arctic Monkeys) and producer/mixer Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian) at Barny's studio in Bluebell Hill, U.K to complete their debut album.  With the album ready for release in eary 2014, the boys are ready hit the stage.