KTL (band)
| Company type | Collaborative musical project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Stephen O'Malley, Peter Rehberg |
Area served | International |
| Products | Music albums, live performances, soundtracks |
KTL was a collaborative musical endeavor between American and Austrian artists Stephen O'Malley (known from Sunn O)))) and Peter Rehberg (also known as Pita). The project originated to produce the soundtrack for the theatrical piece Kindertotenlieder, created by Gisèle Vienne and Dennis Cooper, which debuted in Brest, France, in March 2007.
In addition to composing for theater, the pair also gave standalone live performances.
Towards the end of 2008, Stephen O'Malley’s official site announced the upcoming release of KTL's fourth album, set for January 2009 under Editions Mego. This was followed by a February 2009 launch via Daymare Records, with a vinyl pressing available through Inoxia. The album featured notable tracks such as "Paratrooper" and "Natural Trouble."
Discography
- KTL (CD/2XLP) (Editions Mego/Aurora Borealis)
- KTL 2 (CD/2XLP) (Editions Mego/Thrill Jockey)
- KTL 3 EP (Or Records)
- Eine eiserne Faust in einem Samthandschuh CD (Editions Mego) – limited edition of 300 copies sold during the 2007 tour; contains a live recording from Luminaire, London. The title means "An iron fist in a velvet glove."
- The Phantom Carriage: KTL Edition DVD (Tartan)
- Live in Krems EP (Editions Mego)
- IKKI CD (Editions Mego)
- KTL IV CD (Editions Mego/Forced Exposure)
- The Paris Demos (Editions Mego)
- KTL V (CD/2XLP) (Editions Mego)