International Missing Type

Have you recently noticed missing letters in logos or social media sites of some institutions or companies? These are the ones that agreed to remove letters A, B, O (ABO – blood group system) from public spaces. This year the campaign became international (“International Missing Type”) and involved a number of countries. Lithuania was not an exception. Neither was THE ROOP band. Have you ever voluntarily given blood? Read the article for more information about the campaign. Thank you Nacionalinis kraujo centras for the initiative! WE ARE ALL AS ONE.

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“Positivus” festival injected extra motivation to move forward!

We can boldly state that “Positivus” festival was great! We cannot hide we went there with slight worry of not knowing how all is going to be. Alongside us there were more Lithuanians – Markas Palubenka and Daddy Was A Milkman. As far as we have heard, their shows went perfectly! We spent all Saturday listening to all sorts of live music, tasting different foods. Lead singer Vaidotas was pleased to find vegan options.

On Sunday we climbed the stage of new discoveries – “I Love You” stage. The challenge was that each band had to attract their audience, because concerts take place on multiple stages and people migration is rapid. The show started. It was exciting to see people gathering at the stage after first chords.

The crowd was really warm and welcoming. Exchange of energy took place. We found the connection which turned into friendship. They supported us, repeated the lyrics, danced and seen us off the stage with huge applause. We are fascinated by such reception. These are the moments when you realizing that it is worth rehearsing, recording and playing live.

Thank you, Bar I Love You, Positivus Festival and the crowd for this experience. Next – Galapagai, GRANATOS LIVE and other festivals.

THE ROOP introduces new song and goes to “Positivus” festival

“The Roop“ received an official invitation to participate in one of the biggest festivals in the Baltic region “Positivus”, which this year takes place on July 15-17 in Salacgrīva, Latvia. The guys will play on the “I Love You” stage where, by tradition, new musical discoveries are presented. Exactly here a few years ago an Estonian then new super band “Ewert and The Two Dragons” attracted public‘s attention. 

“It is great honor participating in a festival like that. We are already anxious to get on the stage” – band’s leader Vaidotas smiles.

At the moment “The Roop” introduces a new radio single “Come Back” from a recent debut album “To Whom It May Concern”. You can listen to the album on Pakartot.lt and Spotify or buy it on Bandcamp.

“It is time to publicly present this song. It’s a charge of energy with a chorus that sticks in your head” – said drummer Robertas.

Listen to the song with visuals from a live show:

THE ROOP gained recognition in Poland

THE ROOP recently returned from Warsaw. They were invited to support Poland’s mega band COMA.

“The show was sold out. The audience gave a really warm welcome to our performance. We found connection with them. We are still getting messages from people who attended the show, saying that they liked us and that they’d wait for us in Poland again. This inspires.” - shared his impressions drummer Robertas.

Band’s leader Vaidotas was also extremely impressed with the super band COMA itself.

“This band contains so much energy and variety of styles that it seems that you’re listening to Chopin’s and Adam Mickiewicz’s polka, all ran through a guitar amp.”

Today THE ROOP introduces their new radio single “74 Miles” from a recent debut album “To Whom It May Concern”. This is a song about returning home, about the excitement when you know someone is waiting for you. 

The guys found some reasearch information on the internet about the distance to home at which a person gets the feeling that he’s close and the desire to reach the goal rises. The answer was you get the feeling 74 miles to home.

“I do not know if this is undeniable truth, but I was fascinated by the metaphor of the number which we used in our song” - told Vaidotas.

Now you can listen to the latest song.

Debut album on CD

We keep getting inquiries, whether our debut album "To Whom It May Concern" will be released on CD. We can now say that the answer is YES and it will happen on February 25th. Let's meet in the Music hall at "Vilnius Book Fair" - that's where we will present our CD.  Now you can buy over album here (digital or CD)

Trip to Warsaw

On February 27th we'll be heading to Warsaw, klub Stodoła. It'll surelly be an exciting experience introducing our music to the residents of Poland's capital, as well as seeing the rock band from Lodz COMA live. Looking forward to the trip!

Info in Polish.


New year - new winds!

The year 2015 was full of news, discoveries, acquaintances. Throughout last year we received such a huge dose of goodness, friendliness and support that it will not let us sleep in 2016. We met so many selfless people and were helped in so many ways. Last year was really productive: 3 singles, a 360 video, concerts abroad, shows, festivals, radio and TV appearances, and, of course, the debut album. We promise that 2016 will be much more interesting, with many and more new experiences for us, as well as our listeners! Thank you for your support!

We are nominated!

We are really happy! Our video for "Not Too Late" was nominated for Video of the year in M.A.M.A. Lithuania's Music Awards! Thank you jury and the inovative creators of the video - Wide Wings.

The debut Album is out now!

The Roop present their debut album: this is where we have put all our dreams.

Pop Rock band from Vilnius „The Roop“ release their debut album. The record „To Whom It May Concern“ is available on Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp, Google Play.

„The Roop“ record contains 10 songs including already known compositions „In My Arms“, „Be Mine“ and „Not Too Late“. The album which too more than 3 years to produce was recorded in the Vilnius’ recording studio „Black Box Recordings“. The final audio mastering was done in Australia by one the field‘s professionals Leon Zervos, thanks to whom albums from bands like „INXS“, „Aerosmith“, „Maroon 5” and „Muse” saw the light of day.

„This album is a piece into which we put all of our thoughts and ideas. Countless nights were spent for the sake of it and innumerable amount of coffee has been drunk. This is our musical dream that came true. We really hope that people who love music will enjoy our dream“, – said “The Roop” lead vocalist Vaidotas Valiukevičius.

According to band members, last few years were not only tense, but also very busy in regards to creativity and discovery.

„This was the time when we got to know each other and learned more that we had Learned previously in our lives. All these years were put into ten songs which we wanted to sound perfect“, – claimed „The Roop“.

The most active period for the band was last year throughout which the four guys from Vilnius not only finished the album, but also released 4 singles and made video for two of them. Video for „Not Too Late“ allows the band to proudly be the first in the world to integrate two difficult technologies: 360 view with animated characters.

„The Roop“ have already planned album release gigs in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany and the UK.

 ALBUM CREDITSMembers of the band: Vaidotas Valiukevičius: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Piano, Synth. Robertas Baranauskas: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals. Vainius Šimukėnas: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals. Mantas Banišauskas: El…

 

ALBUM CREDITS

Members of the band: 
Vaidotas Valiukevičius: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Piano, Synth. 
Robertas Baranauskas: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals. 
Vainius Šimukėnas: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals. 
Mantas Banišauskas: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar. 
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Mettis String Quartet: Strings. 
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“Chance”, “Givin’ My Life”, “The Rain”, “Be Mine”, “Feel It”, “Come Back”, “Fun For People” written by Vaidotas Valiukevičius, Robertas Baranauskas, Vainius Šimukėnas, Alvidas Kavaliauskas. 

“74 Miles”, “Not Too Late”, “In My Arms” written by Vaidotas Valiukevičius, Robertas Baranauskas, Vainius Šimukėnas, Mantas Banišauskas. 
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Recorded at Black Box recordings, Vilnius, Lithuania. 
Sound Engineer Šarūnas Tamulaitis. 
Mastered at Studios 301, Sydney, Australia. 
Mastering Engineer Leon Zervos. 
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Photographer Laima Kavaliauskaitė