UR is a duo piece band from Berlin born from the meeting of Nico Lippolis (drums, percussion, ancestral sounds) and Jacopo Bertacco (baritone guitars, synths and vocals).
The band was conceived in 2016 when Jacopo and Nico, longtime collaborators in various rock, jazz and rock n’ roll bands decided to create something new, raw, hypnotic, and loud. Ur's sound draws from a lineage of visionary and visceral acts such as Swans, Goat, King Crimson, and Motorpsycho, blending ritualistic rhythms, trance-inducing repetition, and sudden eruptions of noise and dissonance.
Since 2018, the duo has been developing music that dives into the heavier, weirder edges of psychedelic rock, prog, and punk. Melting fuzzed-out baritone guitars, synth freakouts, deep and intricate drumming, the duo has developed an original sound built to take you somewhere else.
Their live shows have a tribal and transcendent quality, unfolding as immersive sonic rituals rather than conventional performances.
Ur has performed extensively across Berlin’s underground scene, appearing at venues such as Badehaus, Urban Spree, and Kaos, and in 2018 joined Italian singer Malika Ayane on a nationwide tour through some of Italy’s most prominent rock venues.
Ur's debut album, "City of Ur", was released in 2020, following the single "In The City" capturing the raw, visionary essence of their sound.
The band's activity includes live collaborations with various members of rock and experimental scene such as Bob Rutman, Einstürzende Neubauten, Mad Kate, Manlio Maresca, Ongon also receiving recognition from artists such as Robert Fripp, further establishing their presence within the experimental rock landscape.
Ur is currently working on their second studio album.
