The stage name dieb13 stands for Dieter Kovačič (born in 1973), who works as a musician, composer, filmmaker, programmer of open source music software, internet service provider, and organiser. He has been active in electronic, noise, and improvised music since the mid-1990s and has played more than 500 shows on four continents. He has released music on more than 30 labels as a soloist as well as a member of various orchestras, big and small ensembles, bands and duos. dieb13 runs the internet platform klingt.org, which focuses on abstract/experimental music.