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 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
3 shows at the "Vilnius Music Week 2015" festival!
During "Vilnius Music Week 2015" festival we will have 3 appearances! Friday, November 20th: LRT studio, "Loftas" and "Vienuolio pub". We can't wait!
Music video presenting Lithuanian band “The Roop” – the first in the world
Their first live show, great responses from the audience, a lot of time spent in the studio and the shooting of an extraordinary video – a summary of an intense summer, which resulted in a new song and the video “Not Too Late” from Lithuanian pop rockers, “The Roop”.
The newest work of “The Roop” is a dedication to a charming and childish naivety where only dreams, joy and fantasies matter. “It is never too late to be a child and there is no need to rush to become serious. Leave yourself some time to dream!” – is the idea of the song presented by the band members.
The video of “Not Too Late” contains the latest technologies in video shooting and allows the viewer to undergo a whole new experience in video watching” – intrigues “The Roop”.
What they and the team of the “Wide Wings” creative studio did is a combination of two complex technologies in one music video – 360 degree shooting and animation. Therefore, today “The Roop” can be proud of becoming the first ones in the whole world to have this type of music video with their song “Not Too Late”.
“A 360-degree view is a transition to the next level of music videos, where we’ll all have a chance to not only view a music video, but to also be participants of it” – says the head of the “Wide Wings” creative studio, and together with “The Roop”, invites everyone to become a part of a new world of visual possibilities.
A hint
This is a hint about our new and unique music video coming out next week. We are so excited!
Our video for "Be Mine" is participating in KLIPVID contest
The video is not new, but it doesn't matter - its topic will be relevant even in a few years. If you enjoyed it, click on the image and vote for us. Thanks!
In the top
It was a pleasant surprise. We are among the most played on LRT Opus radio this August. We are really thankful. Article is here.
Happy birthday, Robertas!
Happy birthday our dear drummer! Robertas, we are happy to dream, to play and to travel with you!
Show in Vilnius
Thanks to everybody who came to see us yesterday in Vilnius. It was a big pleasure to do a show for you!
Happy September 1st everyone
On this occasion we remember the times when this date meant meeting our friends, who would've grown a little, and getting new pencil-cases. We haven't changed much, though.
The fabulous Fall
Summer is slowly going to an end, but we can't wait for Fall. Great times lay ahead which will start with our first gig abroad - in Gdansk, Poland; and then on the first weekend of September we shall meet in Vilnius, at Sostinės Dienos event. Later we will introduce a new song and its technologically unique video which we are currently working on. Our debut album is coming out late Fall. We are going to officially show what we have been working on for the last few years. This Fall is going to be FABULOUS!
LIVE performance in Vilnius, Lithuania
LIVE at SOSTINĖS DIENOS. September 6th, Sunday, 7PM, Vilnius, Lithuania. For more info in Lithuanian click here.
A gig in Gdansk, Poland
Soon we will visit a beautiful city. September 4th, Friday, 7PM, ul. Podmurze 2 - our gig in Gdansk, Poland. If you are near, come by! More info here
New video is on its way!
Granatos Live photos
Some photos from GRANATOS LIVE fest. We had a really good time! Photos by ManoFestivalis.lt and Nendre Zilinskaite!
Let's meet in GRANATOS LIVE fest!
Pomegranating in our rehersal. Let's meet in GRANATOS LIVE fest - August 1st at 5PM, Nescafe stage.
About the song
Many thanks to bobe.me for support!
NEW SINGLE is out now!
Here it is - our new song "The Rain" for summer rain mood!
A flashback of the gig in Vilnius
Sharing a video captured by our friends. Thanks to them for this gift! It was really fun to play the show for all who came to see us.
Video playlist:
Feel It
74 Miles
The Rain
Fun For People
Come Back
Be Mine
Not Too Late
In My Arms