Moscow and St. Petersburg to Hear and See Faithless

A rapper-Buddhist, a female DJ with a conservatory education, an electronic music guru, and a country music-loving guitarist joined forces to record four incredible albums that changed all perceptions of modern dance music. Faithless was originally conceived as a "one-song group." Rollo Armstrong, the gray cardinal of British electronic music, and DJ Sister Bliss recorded the track Salva Mia in the studio, which was released under the pseudonym Faithless. It started as a joke, a prank, but fate had other plans. The first limited edition was sold out instantly. The single had to be reprinted, and in December 1996, Salva Mia entered the top ten best-selling records in the UK. It sold about a million copies worldwide, and the track is considered one of the most significant dance tracks of the 90s. This is how Faithless gained the right to exist and even expanded with new musicians. Soon, Faithless welcomed rapper Maxi Jazz, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Catto, and guitarist Dave Randall. Together, they recorded the album Reverence, which went "gold" in 25 countries. The group's second album, Sunday 8pm, was released in 1998 and was enthusiastically received by European club-goers. The first single from this album, the provocative God Is a DJ, became a real club anthem of the 90s. Remixes of this track were done by Paul van Dyk and Robbie Rivera. During all this time, Faithless continued their active touring. In three years, they performed in the most incredible places—from beyond the Arctic Circle to the deserts of Puerto Rico and even in Turkish military barracks. Faithless's live performances did not go unnoticed—Muzik magazine declared the group the "best touring group of the year" in October 1998. The third studio album, Outrospective, was released in 2001. A bit softer and more melancholic, influenced by their busy touring schedule. One of the album's songs, the melodic One Step Too Far, was recorded by Faithless with singer Dido, Rollo Armstrong's own sister. In June 2004, the group completed their fourth album, No Roots. The musicians themselves consider this album a pivotal point for the band. It combined various musical styles—from blues and soul to house and reggae. The new songs feature samples from David Bowie and Nina Simone. The single from this album, the political manifesto Mass Destruction, was an undeniable hit, standing alongside the group's classic songs. Since mid-2004, the group has been on tour, having performed in fifty countries during that time. The success of Faithless's live performances was captured on the concert album Live at the Wireless, released in early 2005. At the peak of their fame, Faithless will come to Russia. In a live ninety-minute concert in the garden of the Hermitage, Faithless will perform new songs as well as timeless hits like Salva Mia, Insomnia, and God Is a DJ. FAITHLESS: June 3rd, Moscow, Hermitage Garden; June 4th, St. Petersburg, Ice Palace