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Faithless have announced their eighth album ‘Champion Sound’ and have shared its funky lead single ‘Find A Way’.Teaming up with acclaimed poet Suli Breaks on vocals, ‘Find A Way’ features a bumping beat and keys with Breaks singing: “Our days will never be complete without your honest smiles / We can find a way”. The track marks the group’s first new music since 2020’s ‘All Blessed’. It also marks their first release since the passing of former frontman Maxi Jazz back in December 2022.

Faithless have shared their synth-soaked new single ‘Peace & Noise’ – tune in below.The UK dance pioneers have today (March 21) shared a powerful new house cut, ‘Peace and Noise’, featuring spoken-word artist Suli Breaks.The track marks their first new music of 2025 and follows recent singles ‘Find A Way’ and ‘I’m Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)’. It also follows a whirlwind 12 months of live shows, including a European tour and a Glastonbury slot.Discussing the latest song in a press release, the band said: “Suli Breaks was a star on our last album and here again he provides lyrical content that is both prosaic and profound, deepening the funky rowdiness of this track, which, in itself, is a little gem to warm everyone up for the warmth and genius of the forthcoming album, Champion Sound.”Last year, Faithless announced their eighth album ‘Champion Sound’, although no release date has yet been confirmed.After announcing the upcoming album with the lead single ‘Find A Way‘, ‘I’m Not Alone’ marked their first new music since 2020’s ‘All Blessed’, as well their first release since the passing of frontman Maxi Jazz back in December 2022.Last year, Sister Bliss spoke to NME about the next album, which at the time, she and the band were still working on.

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Faithless spoken to NME about new single ‘I’m Not Alone’ – a tribute to late singer Maxi Jazz – as well as being in a “hugely creative mode” for their next album, ‘Champion Sound’.After announcing new album ‘Champion Sound’ with the lead single ‘Find A Way‘, the recently-released new track marks the dance pioneers’ first new music since 2020’s ‘All Blessed’ and their first release since the passing of frontman Maxi Jazz back in December 2022.‘I’m Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)’ features one of Jazz’s closest friends, Leeds-based artist LSK, who has featured on all of Faithless’ albums and toured with the band.“We wanted to create a track that hit the sweet spot in the rave, between melancholic and euphoric,” said band member Rollo. “The result was ‘I’m Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)’, a tribute to some of the greats who have passed, including Maxi himself”.Talking about the band’s recent live dates – which included stops across Europe, one at Glastonbury, an acclaimed Wilderness set, and a headline show at London’s Roundhouse on what would have been Jazz’s birthday, Sister Bliss said: “It’s been emotional and a gift.

Faithless have released an emotional new single ‘I’m Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)’, a tribute to former member Maxi Jazz, who passed away in 2022.The new track, released Friday (August 30) via ADA, coincides with the 26th anniversary of the group’s worldwide dance hit ‘God Is A DJ,’ which was featured on their second studio album, 1998’s ‘Sunday 8PM’.Featuring vocals from longtime Leeds-based collaborator LSK, the track is described as “a paen to some of the greats who have passed”, including their iconic frontman Jazz.“We can’t wait to play this one live for you,” Faithless write in an Instagram post.Earlier this summer, Faithless released another new single titled ‘Find A Way,’ featuring Suli Breaks, which will also appear on their upcoming eighth album, ‘Champion Sound’.Back in April, the group hinted that new music was on the way via their social media accounts. “As many of you have noticed, we’re back…Some shows have already been announced but we couldn’t start the summer without a little personal note.

Faithless have announced a UK and European tour for later this year, to go alongside news of their new album ‘Champion Sound’.The dance legends’ biggest run of dates in 10 years will kick off their 21-date run with a show at Edinburgh’s O2 Academy on November 1 and will wrap at Copenhagen’s Poolen on December 14.The tour includes dates in Belfast, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton, London and Manchester – see the full list of dates below. Tinlicker will join Faithless as the opening act.

Nadine Shah has elaborated on her decision not to play at Glastonbury due to financial reasons, writing “Sorry to break it to you but music is my job”.The Mercury-nominated singer and songwriter announced the news that she would not be performing at the 2024 edition of the Worthy Farm festival earlier this week. Taking to her official X/Twitter account, she addressed rumours that she would be announced for this year’s edition, and confirmed that she turned down the offer due to a low fee.“The rumours are untrue.

Glastonbury Festival has announced the line-up for the electronic, disco and reggae-oriented Glade area, with Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Camelphat, Groove Armada and more all set to play.The area plays host to a huge range of DJs and other electronic-leaning acts. Some of the acts further down the line-up include Goldie Live, Chris Stussy, Mall Grab, Enzo Siragusa and Gok Wan.Also set to perform are D:ream, Desiree, Logic1000, Kurupt FM and more.Check out the full line-up below:The @GladeAreaGlasto returns for Glastonbury 2024 with a superb line-up of DJs and live acts playing eclectic grooves, electronic beats, reggae, dub and disco under the leafy canopies! pic.twitter.com/JiFKzqFdZg— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) April 22, 2024Glastonbury have been gradually revealing the line-ups for other areas of the festival recently.

Faithless have announced their return to the live stage after eight years, and teased that new music is on the way. Check out the newly announced shows below.Announced today (April 19), the band have announced a new run of live shows, set to take place across the UK and Europe later this summer.

Faithless have issued a statement about their return, promising fans that new music and “special” live shows are on the way.The band announced their return to the stage recently, lining up their first run of performances since the death of founding member Maxi Jazz.Real name Maxwell Fraser, Maxi Jazz sang, played guitar and produced in the band, and died on December 24, 2022 at the age of 65. He fronted the band from its inception in 1995 until its breakup in 2011.

Faithless have been announced as the first act to ever headline Glastonbury 2024‘s Thursday night.The seminal dance band consisting of Sister Bliss and Rollo will return to the stage at Worthy Farm this year, where they will be inaugurated as the first ever Thursday headliners.Whilst Glastonbury has typically scheduled acts on smaller stages before the main action kicks off on Friday, it is the first time a headliner has ever been booked for Thursday – and Faithless’ post suggests they will be playing the Pyramid Stage.“Delighted beyond belief to be headlining Thursday night at GLASTONBURY!!” the band captioned a picture of the Pyramid Stage. “The first live band ever to do so… see you there”A post shared by Faithless (@faithlessofficial)It will also be Faithless’ first time taking to the stage since the death of former lead vocalist Maxi Jazz in 2022.

Michael Kiwanuka, Faithless, Bicep and Jessie Ware have been confirmed as the headliners for Wilderness Festival 2024.The event will return to Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire on the weekend of August 1-4 this year. Other acts set to play at the festival include the likes of Bill Bailey, Oh My God! It’s The Church, Bjorn Again, Barry Can’t Swim, De La Soul, Alison Goldfrapp and more.Along with live music, Wilderness will also offer an extensive line-up of comedy, film screenings, Q&As, panels and more available for attendees to take part in.

Faithless’ Sister Bliss has returned with her latest solo single, the euphoric house track ‘Do It Right’ – check it out below.The song arrived shortly after the announcement from Faithless of their return to the stage after an eight-year absence, which will take place at Camp Bestival Shropshire, which runs from August 15-18.Speaking about ‘Do It Right’, Sister Bliss has said: “I was really feeling the proper NY house vibes of legendary label Junior Boys Own, and I wanted to make a song which had that same sense of no-nonsense attitude and swagger, and a certain raw jacking edge to it. It’s been going down a storm, and also the Italo mix goes on a more trippy journey which is a great bridge between genres in my sets.”It follows on from another solo single from Bliss, ‘Life is a Melody’, last March.

Fatboy Slim paid tribute to the late Maxi Jazz of Faithless during his set at Glastonbury Festival yesterday (June 24).The DJ took to the Park Stage on Saturday night to play a one hour and 15 minutes set, where he was joined by surprise guest Rita Ora to perform their new track ‘Praising You’ together.During his performance, Fatboy Slim – real name Norman Quentin Cook – paid tribute to Maxi Jazz, who died in December 2022, aged 65.Clips of the Faithless singer played on the screen behind as the DJ performed a snippet of the late artist’s iconic 1995 track ‘Insomnia’, met by cheers from the crowd.You can watch footage of the moment below.YES Fatboy Slim paying tribute to Maxi Jazz ❤️ #glastonbury2023 @FatboySlim @faithless pic.twitter.com/M293MVBGPe— Sanny Rudravajhala

Glastonbury Festival has announced the 2023 line-up for The Glade – check it out below.The legendary festival is due to take place at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset between June 21-25. Headlining this year’s edition will be Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John.After revealing the initial wave of acts in March, organisers began sharing individual area-by-area line-up posters.

Faithless‘ Sister Bliss has returned with details of a new solo single – ‘Life Is A Melody’ is out this week.The song, a collaboration with Hyacinth & Apollo, is the first new material to come from the Faithless camp since the passing of legendary singer Maxi Jazz at age 65 just before Christmas last year.Discussing the inspiration behind the new track and how it came together, Sister Bliss said: “It all started in a South London basement – I first saw Hyacinth & Apollo aka Grammy winner Jinadu & DJ/ producer Jem Haynes perform at a private gig in London I was DJing at – their live set totally blew me away”.“Following the liberating feeling of playing a huge number of festivals over the summer after multiple postponements due to the pandemic, I wanted to encapsulate that feeling of euphoria and intensity of being back on the road, and the power of music to bring us together once again,” she added.“I was inspired to reach out to Hyacinth & Apollo and when we got together to create ‘Life Is A Melody’ the alchemy was tangible.“Pre-save the new track ahead of its release on Friday (March 17) here.Maxi Jazz “died peacefully in his sleep” last December, his former bandmates confirmed in a post on social media.