2 years ago today, we opened Eurovision with "Discoteque"

2 years ago today, we opened the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Discoteque". It was an unreal feeling to see the arena full of people. The pandemic had still not allowed to have live meetings with fans or to go dancing in the Eurovision Village. But the memories are still very alive and the best!

Amsterdam Again

Amsterdam greeted us with sunshine and a wonderful audience at the concert. We are grateful.

We were always asked, what does the cameraman do? We can reveal this intrigue - we have started filming THE ROOP documentary! This is a long time project - work will take place throughout the year.

We'll be very candid about our behind-the-scenes, songwriting, pursuit of goals, successes and failures. We believe it will inspire many people. We will present the film next spring.

Vaidotas On The Cover Of "MOTERIS"

Vaidotas became the cover face of the April issue of "MOTERIS" magazine. In this interview, Vaidotas talks about life's winding and rocky path, knowing how to straighten up and move on, about self-preservation, allowing yourself to rest and look around where you are moving.

Photo by Vaidas Jokubauskas

"Pavasaris" Out Now!

Today The Roop introduced a new track “Pavasaris” (“Spring”) along with a vibrant music video. According to the musicians, the song is about the awakening of nature and everyone's inner self. About moving forward and openness.

Everything was filmed in two locations in Lithuania - a Botanical Garden in Kaunas and a studio in Vilnius. The music video was directed by a young promising director Rokas Makarevičius. What’s interesting is that in the lyrics you might also recognise verses from classic Lithuanian literature.

“In the lyrics of the song, we purposefully used the “Spring Joys” section of K. Donelaitis's poem “The Seasons”. We wanted to incorporate Lithuanian literary classics into modern music. So you will definitely hear the motifs of “Jau saulelė vėl atkopdama…” (“Now the sun rose again…”). We are happy with the result,” - smiled leader Vaidotas Valiukevičius.

At the same time, in this track, for the first time, you can hear Vaidotas rapping. Although the musician himself says that it is more a recitation of lines of K. Donelaitis. One way or another, it gives the song a whole new flavor. Hear for yourself.

The Mood is Great - 2 Days Left Until "Pavasaris"

The birds are chirping outside that there are 2 days left until the song “Pavasaris” ("Spring") is released! The music video is already done, the mood is great, we are waiting for Friday! 🌼🌱

Photos by Tom Juskevicius

Newsletter

We want to admit, we have neglected you. And neglecting even ourselves. We were running somewhere and we didn't take the time to communicate with you and really sincerely share how we are living.

We want to fix this error! Introducing our weekly newsletters that will cover:

  • our feelings without a filter;

  • we will show you behind the scenes;

  • we will answer your questions;

  • the first to hear new songs;

  • the newsletter will be in English;

  • and thus we will strengthen our immediate connection.

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Fun fact: We started our newsletter subscription 4 years ago. But we haven't sent a single letter! This has to change.

First newsletter next week! Subscribe now!

We Need You For Our New Music Video

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

THE ROOP is looking for a few guys and girls to volunteer for a new music video.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Age: 18-30 years old

  • Not afraid of cameras

  • Can freely move to the rhythm (dance)

  • You can participate in the filming on March 19, 2023. In Vilnius, Lithuania.

Filming will take place in a closed environment, in a studio. There will be snacks, there will be clothes for the clip, there will be good mood! There will be communication with the group!

Until March 16, 2023 (inclusive) send us your few photos to info@theroop.com

In the title of the letter, write: I want to participate.

HURRY UP! We can't wait to get to know you!

Photo by Jurga Urbonaitė

Happy March 11 - Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day!

How much we Lithuanians have accomplished! Although only 33 years have passed since the restoration of freedom and independence! This is a small gap!

We remember when, in our early childhood, we only dreamed of full of goods shops, of not being afraid to celebrate not very tolerated holidays (such as Christmas), and traveling freely around the world seemed like a fantastic dream!

We also remember the first exchangeable currency of Lithuania, Talons (otherwise known as Vagnorkės) and then the Litas of the first edition, the paper of which was barely better than a newspaper.

We also remember the high inflation, when parents realized that the monthly salary turned into only 4 dollars.

But we all survived, learned, hardened and now we are blooming like cactus resistant to everything. Happy March 11 - Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day!

Photo by Jurga Urbonaitė

Last 20 "Concrete Flower" LP Copies

ATTENTION!!! The last 20 copies of our album "Concrete Flower" are left! Last chance now! All vinyls are signed by each of us! It's incredible that you bought out this album in such a short time. The vinyls found new home in various countries of the world: Germany, Italy, France, UK, Australia, Sweden, Japan, USA and many other countries! Thank you! You can purchase the last copies on our E-SHOP.

"On Fire" Won ESC National Selection 3 Years Ago Today

Exactly 3 years ago, on this day, we won the Lithuanian National Selection for Eurovision with the song “On Fire”. It was one of the most memorable events of our career! This was a major turning point. The chills go even now.

Back then, the pandemic seemed like a distant thing and we didn't know that we wouldn't be able to get on the big Eurovision stage with this song. Life is interesting because there are many unknowns

Vaidotas in the "Pabandom iš naujo" Semi-final 2 Jury

Tomorrow Vaidotas will participate in the second semi-final of "Pabandom iš naujo" as one of the jury members. We wish all participants to believe in themselves and don't forget to ask the TV viewers to vote for them!

Next week is the final and we will all find out who will represent Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool this year!

On Fire Deja Vu

The idea was to open the event by reminding the audience of the best songs selected over the past 5 years. It was such a big deja vu!!! The same arena where we were announced as the winners of the Eurovision selection, the same clothes and the song "On Fire"!

Overall, this year's M.A.M.A. Lithuanian National Music Awards were about friendliness! Artists did not spare each other compliments, support, and rejoicing in their achievements.

Maybe in the current context of global unrest, everyone has finally realized that it is not worth competing in vain, there is more meaning in friendships and mutual support.

New Skin

This is what breaking out of an old skin looks like. Not with the old one anymore, but still not completely with the new skin. This is how we would describe the current state of THE ROOP. Things are happening, it just takes time.

Photo by Jurga Urbonaitė