Name: The John Peel Sessions
Brand: To Rococo Rot

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BB394

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-04

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Supplier GB

Shellshock

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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To Rococo Rot

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Electronic

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Bureau B

Bureau B is an independent record label, music publisher, and booking agency based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2005 by Gunther Buskies as a sister label to Tapete Records, Bureau B specializes in releasing a diverse range of electronic and avant-garde music. With a focus on reissues and new productions, the label has built an extensive catalogue that includes iconic albums from the Krautrock genre of the 1970s and early 1980s. They also release recordings by influential artists such as Die Wilde Jagd, Kreidler, Toulouse Low Trax, and more.

Known for their commitment to preserving classic electronic music, Bureau B has been rereleasing albums from renowned artists like Cluster, Faust, Moebius, Roedelius, Plank, Schickert Schnitzler Tietchens Tyndall. In addition to these reissues, they also release works by similar artists including Blenner Heldon Pinhas Rev or NDW Plan Pyrolator.

With their impressive catalogue and dedication to promoting innovative music across various genres within the electronic spectrum - from pop to avant-garde - Bureau B continues to be a prominent force in the global music industry. Their contributions have solidified them as an authoritative figure in the world of independent labels.

To 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.

Stefan 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.

If 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.

Without 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. 

The John Peel Sessions

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