Lithuanian-born, UK-based singer-songwriter Grete reaches territory she has never touched before with “PARADE,” stepping into the world of alternative rock. Led by a wicked riff played on crushing drop-tuned guitars, the instrumental serves as a perfect backdrop for Grete’s powerful vocals, pulling inspiration from Paramore and Bring Me the Horizon stylistically, with vocal influences from Tina Turner and Demi Lovato. Throughout the song, she discusses the current focus on comparison and herd mentality in the modern world, including how it negatively affects her and those around her, accompanied by a music video visualizing the different sides to Grete and further driving home the song’s empowering message. The 24-year-old artist spent years performing jazz and pop covers across Lithuanian TV, including as a finalist on The Voice Lithuania in 2018, before leaving her home to start her career in the UK. As an independent artist, she has released two EPs, and with “PARADE,” Grete will compete in Lithuania’s pre-Eurovision competition to represent the country in the 2026 Eurovision contest.