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Discography
We released a 4 song EP in May 2004. Songs on the EP include Merry-Go-Round, Into the Swell, Moneymaker, and Terabithia.
In November of 2005 we finished our first full album called "Mania" at RaxTrax Studio in Chicago, IL. The album contains 11 songs we wrote over the course of the last year and a half.
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Bio
Aya Sofia has been playing together under various configurations since early 2003. The band takes its name from the famous mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
Since our inception we've made a name for ourselves in Chicago through our creative songwriting, energy, and unique sound. One of the greatest compliments we've received from our fans is that our music is fresh and difficult to categorize or compare to other artists.
During the past year, we've played at a number of the top venues in Chicago, including the Double Door and the Elbo Room. In May, 2004 we performed at the MECA Music Conference, where we released our self-financed, first, four-song EP. We followed up that show by playing at the Chicago MOBFest in June. In November of 2005 we finished our first full album called "Mania" at RaxTrax Studio in Chicago, IL.
In terms of songwriting, different artists and genres of music have naturally influenced each member of the band. Some of the biggest influences include Coldplay, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Radiohead, R.E.M., Stevie Ray Vaughn, and U2.
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