{"title":"To Rococo Rot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo Rococo Rot is a German post rock and electronic music band that was founded in 1995 in Berlin. The band consists of Stefan Schneider on bass guitar, Robert Lippok on guitar and electronics, and Ronald Lippok on drums and effects. With their unique blend of genres, To Rococo Rot has created a distinct sound that sets them apart from other artists. Influenced by bands like Tarwater, Mouse On Mars, and Oval, their music combines intricate rhythms with atmospheric melodies to create a captivating listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStefan Schneider, an ex-member of Kreidler, brings his expertise on the bass guitar to the group while Robert Lippok contributes his skills on the guitar and electronics. Ronald Lippok adds depth to their sound with his talent on the drums and effects. Together, they have crafted a body of work that showcases their mastery of blending different musical elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the sounds of Tarwater or Jan Jelinek, then To Rococo Rot is definitely an artist worth exploring. Their music will transport you into a world where post rock meets electronic experimentation. So sit back, relax, and let yourself be immersed in the mesmerizing soundscape created by To Rococo Rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-john-peel-sessions","title":"The John Peel Sessions","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithout a doubt, To Rococo Rot are an exception within the German music landscape. From 1995 until they broke up in 2014, the group around Robert Lippok, Ronald Lippok and Stefan Schneider researched a unique sound between electronic music, ambient, post-melancholy and the further development of a new, free music like krautrock. Pitchfork described their sound as \"unmistakably digital, yet 100% human\". With releases on labels such as Kitty-Yo, City Slang and Mute Records as well as concerts world- wide, the band has built a remarkable reputation. The trio was invited three times by John Peel to record radio sessions in the BBC studios. Bureau B is pleased to make the recordings from these three sessions from the years 1997 and 1999 available on record for the first time, which, in addition to the live versions of selected album tracks, also contains exclusive, unreleased songs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bureau B","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50477294682443,"sku":"1168592","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50477294846283,"sku":"1168591","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/53c36f51-69de-45f3-967a-483e56aa0650_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727468339"},{"product_id":"the-amateur-view-expanded-edition-2025","title":"The Amateur View (Expanded Edition 2025)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo Rococo Rotʼs \u003cem\u003eThe Amateur View\u003c\/em\u003e (1999) is reissued as a highly limited expanded edition, featuring 12 bonus tracks on an additional disc, a new gatefold sleeve with previously unseen photos, and liner notes by Jon Dale.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amateur View\u003c\/em\u003e is widely hailed as one of the definitive records of late ’90s analog electronica. Released in the U.S. via Mute Records, it was named one of Uncut's Albums of the Year in 1999 and perfectly captured the introspective, experimental mood of the era.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's influence was far-reaching—so much so that Saint Etienne enlisted To Rococo Rot for their 2000 album \u003cem\u003eSound of Water.\u003c\/em\u003e At the time, To Rococo Rot were the band of the moment—jetting across the globe to play the most cutting-edge electronica festivals, including wild Warp events where none other than Aphex Twin spun support DJ sets, The trio was invited three times by John Peel to record radio sessions in the BBC studios between 1997 and 1999. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBands like Modeselektor still cite them as key influences and pioneers. Stephen McRobbie of The Pastels, Mark Fell (SND), and Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) are all big fans—Kieran even remixed a track from their debut album so did Mira Calyx and Daniel Miller of Mute, a longtime supporter, and yes Björk is a fan too. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"City Slang","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":51745567801675,"sku":"R4827-0364","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/TOROCOCOROT-THEAMATEURVIEW_EXPANDEDEDITION2025_-PACKSHOT.jpg?v=1746009366"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_640d6fc6_thumbnail_4096_161f6d42-4691-4b50-966b-bc1d60c82874.jpg?v=1727468311","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/to-rococo-rot.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}