Pita

Peter Rehberg, performing as Pita, was a foundational figure in the development of experimental electronic music from the mid-1990s until his passing in 2021. As the head of the Editions Mego label, he curated a sound that defined the 'laptop music' era, bridging the gap between academic computer music and the visceral energy of industrial noise.

His sound identity is built on the creative misuse of software, utilizing digital clipping, extreme frequencies, and granular synthesis to create works that are both intellectually rigorous and physically intense. His career arc saw him move from the radical glitch of the early Mego years to more expansive, collaborative projects like KTL with Stephen O'Malley, where he explored the intersection of electronic noise and drone metal. Critically, he is regarded as the architect of the 'Mego sound,' a aesthetic that prioritized raw digitality over analog nostalgia. His influence is visible in the work of artists ranging from Tim Hecker to Ben Frost, and he remains a central figure for collectors of avant-garde and experimental electronics.