Stefano Pilia is an Italian guitarist and composer known for his exploratory approach to sound and texture. Based in Bologna, he co-founded the experimental trio 3/4HadBeenEliminated and is a member of Il Sogno del Marinaio with Mike Watt and Andrea Belfi. Pilia’s work spans composition, improvisation, and sound art, blending electric and acoustic elements with a deep sense of space and resonance. His collaborations with artists like In Zaire, Massimo Pupillo, and David Grubbs underline his reputation as a distinctive and forward-thinking voice in contemporary experimental music.