
Ba (stylized as ba.) is a
Lithuanian
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rock band formed in
Vilnius. The band, originally consisting of only lead singer and guitarist , currently consists of rhythm guitarist
Simonas Motiejūnas
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, bassist
Nikita Voitovas
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and drummer
Dominykas Babikas
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, alongside Aleksandravičius.
History
Early years
ba. (initials of Benas Aleksandravičius) began as a solo music project. From childhood Aleksandravičius enjoyed creating sounds and playing electric guitar. He made his first breakthrough at 17 with the song "Tai ne žmogus" (English: "It's not human") in 2013. His music video gained attention and popularity on
YouTube.
Later, Benas collaborated with Jonas Butvydas (drums). they played many concerts and festivals. In 2013, ba. released its first
EP album R''aktas'' ("key"). The album had five tracks. The following year, EP ''Namai'' ("home") came out with 3 tracks.

After touring, ba. released a full-length album ''Rasti/Pasiklysti'' in 2015. Its most popular songs were "Tai ne žmogus", "Sugebet pasikeist", "Naktį judu" and "Į mane", garnering views on YouTube and recognition on radio and television.
ba. strengthened the group's structure by adding Maratas, on bass guitar. The band released another EP, ''SAULĖSUŽTĖMIMAS''" in 2016 and EP ''Garsiai Mastau'' in early 2017.
The same year, filmmaker group "TWODICKSKLAN" made a visual trilogy, ''Kūną palikai/Atsibudai''.
Band renovation
In 2017, Maratas and Butvydas left the band, replaced by Simonas Motiejūnas (guitar), who had played with ba. occasionally in early years, Nikita Voitovas (bass guitar) and Dominykas Babikas (drums). They continued to perform.
ba. 5 years anniversary
In 2018, ba. published a book ''Chaosas manyje nieko naujo'' (Chaos inside me is nothing new), which consisted of photos from backstage at performances and a CD with their most popular songs. The band released a documentary film about the group's wild musical life.
Discography
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Lithuanian rock musicians