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Tocotronic

Tocotronic
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About

Tocotronic is a German indie rock band from Hamburg, founded in 1993 by Dirk von Lowtzow, Jan Müller and Arne Zank. They are one of the defining acts of the Hamburger Schule movement - alongside Blumfeld and Die Sterne - known for philosophically charged lyrics and a sound that evolved from lo-fi punk-grunge into layered, ambitious rock over 14 studio albums. Their influence on German-language rock is hard to overstate: bands like Wir sind Helden cite them as a direct reference point.

Tour

ImmenstadtKarlsruheSchwerinBad ZwischenahnLinzWienDresdenPotsdamHelgolandAugsburgGrazBerlin

Tracks

Digital ist besserDebut album (1995), landmark of German indie rock and Hamburger Schule
Pure Vernunft darf niemals siegenTitle track from the 2005 album, one of the band's most celebrated songs
Ich möchte Teil einer Jugendbewegung seinIconic early slogan-song, defining anthem of 1990s German indie
Denn sie wissen, was sie tunLead single from 'Golden Years' (2024), described as a manifesto against social brutalization
Golden Years14th studio album (Feb 2025), title track; sold-out tour followed release

Upcoming · 1

Past · 6

Where they play · 1

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

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