Sithu Aye
| Sithu Aye | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sithu Maung Maung Aye |
| Also known as | Cottage |
| Born | 26 June 1990 |
| Genres | Instrumental, Progressive Metal, Djent, Jazz Fusion |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Associated acts | Periphery, Intervals, Plini |
| Website |
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Sithu Aye (born 26 June 1990) is a solo project guitarist based in Glasgow, Scotland. He started his musical career with the release of his first album Cassini in 2011. He has released 3 full length albums and 5 EPs to date. His latest album 'Senpai EP II: The Noticing' was released May 9, 2017. He has toured with artists such as Reflections, Protest The Hero and Cyclamen.
Influences
Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci, John Frusciante, Steve Vai, Biffy Clyro, Jewwald, Tosin Abasi/Animals as Leaders, Bulb/Periphery, Chimp Spanner, Dream Theater, Guthrie Govan, TesseracT.
Style
As an instrumental project, Sithu Aye's styles include extended use of poly-rhythmic riffs and grooves, and a lot of solos. His style can be described as a Djent or Progressive Metal with a Jazz Fusion flavor. His latest album "Set Course For Andromeda" features guest guitar solos by Plini, David Maxim Micić, Jake Howsam Lowe (The Helix Nebula), Stephen Taranto (The Helix Nebula), Aaron Marshall (Intervals) and Mark Holcomb (Periphery).
Gear
He uses a Fractal Audio Axe-FX II and a Fractal MFC-101 MIDI controller to change patches. He also currently uses Regius by Mayones Guitars & Basses.[1]
Discography
Albums
EPs
- "Isles EP" (2012)[9]
- "26" (2013)[10]
- "I" (2013) (split with Plini)
- "Pulse" (2014)[11]
- "Senpai EP「先輩EP」" (2015)[12][13]
- "Senpai EP II: The Noticing" (2017) [14]
Singles
- "Oceania" (2014)
Other Endeavours
Whilst studying for a Masters Degree in Physics at the University of St Andrews, Sithu Aye was a member of the University's Shinty First Team. Sithu, referred to as Cottage by his closest friends in his uni days, was a major contributor to the team's success. Cottage was the lead goal scorer for the 2011-2012 season and to this date holds the second fastest boat race time in the club's history of 1.98 seconds.
References
- ↑ "Geared: Sithu Aye’s Guitar Gear". WiredGuitarist. May 20, 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Cassini". Sputnikmusic/. Sputnikmusic. March 12, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ↑ "Sithu Aye Streams Fifth Anniversary "Cassini" Remaster". It Djents. It Djents. March 12, 2012. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ↑ "Sithu Aye Hints Release Date For "Cassini" Remaster". It Djents. It Djents. August 30, 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Invent the Universe". Sputnikmusic. Sputnikmusic. October 16, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ↑ "Sithu Aye Reveals New Album "Invent The Universe" Details". Metal Underground. Metal Underground. September 14, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ↑ Stefan Andonov (May 10, 2016). "Let's Awe: Sithu Aye - Set Course For Andromeda". Djentmag. Djentmag. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Set Course For Andromeda". Djentmag. Djentmag. April 29, 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Isles". Sputnikmusic. March 29, 2012. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - 26". Sputnikmusic. June 30, 2013. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Pulse". Sputnikmusic. January 24, 2014. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Senpai". SmallMusicReviews. October 19, 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ↑ "Review: Sithu Aye - Senpai". whatsageek. December 23, 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
- ↑ {{https://twitter.com/Sithu_Aye/status/855178691604865028?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet}}