lithuanian rock
The Roop (On Fire)
The Roop
Nationality:
Lithuania
Founded:
2014-11
Founded Place:
Vilnius
Members:
Mantas Banišauskas ; Robertas Baranauskas ; Robertas Baranauskas ; Vaidotas Valiukevičius ; Vaidotas Valiukevičius ; Vainius Šimukėnas
Music Genre:
lithuanian rock
The Roop (stylised in all caps) are a Lithuanian pop rock band from Vilnius. Formed in 2014, the group consists of lead vocalist Vaidotas Valiukevičius, percussionist Robertas Baranauskas and guitarist Mantas Banišauskas. The group has released three albums – To Whom It May Concern in 2015, Ghosts in 2017 and Concrete Flower in 2022 – as well as the extended play Yes, I Do in 2018. They were due to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with their song "On Fire" before the contest was cancelled. They then took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with "Discoteque", finishing in eighth place in the final.