Faithless

Comprised of revered vocalist Maxi Jazz, multi-instrumentalist Sister Bliss, who electronically composes most of the music, producer Rollo Armstrong, and Jamie Catto, Faithless formed in 1995. Prior to Faithless, Rollo had earned success producing the club hit “Don’t You Want Me” under the moniker Felix, and remixing the likes of the Pet Shop Boys and Björk. The band’s debut single “Salva Mea (Save Me)” was issued in July 1995, and became one of the biggest dance hits of the year. With the success of “Salva Mea (Save Me)”, Faithless went on to issue the subsequent singles “Insomnia” and “Reverence”.

A year later arrived Faithless’ debut album “Reverence” was released on Rollo’s Cheeky Records and debuted at No. 26 on the UK albums chart. The album was succeeded by “Sunday 8pm” in 1998, and aided by the hits “Bring My Family Back”, “God Is a DJ” and Take The Long Walk Home”, reached No. 10 on the UK’s album chart.

The group continued their trend into the Top 10 with the subsequent album “Outrospective” in 2001, which reached No. 4 in the chart. 2004’s “No Roots” marked the addition of vocalist LSK to the group and became the band's first No. 1 album. Further guest vocalists included Dido, who is Rollo’s sister, and late jazz singer Nina Simone. The album earned rave reviews from the musical press and cemented the band’s position as a staple of British dance music.

Faithless returned in 2006 to release “To All New Arrivals” however despite contributions from Cat Power and Robert Smith the album failed to achieve the success of its predecessor. Ahead of the release Faithless issued the single “Bombs”, the video of which caused a stir for its depiction of war scenes in daily life. The band subsequently performed at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, before releasing the album “The Dance” in 2009. After an eight year break, Faithless returned to Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage in 2010, followed by a couple farewell performances at Brixton Academy in 2011.

Kosheen, one of the UK’s booming live electronic music showstoppers, broke into prominence in 2001 with their hit “Hide U” from their platinum-selling debut album 'Resist', followed by crossover hits ‘Catch‘, ‘Hungry‘ and ‘All In My Head‘. Kosheen successfully placed two UK Top Ten albums, topped the UK and European music charts and earned multiple awards with their unique blend of breakbeat rhythms of drum’n’bass to a more traditional songcraft, a side of the band embodied by singer and songwriter Sian Evans.

With five studio albums, the band built a reputation as one of the most iconic live acts of their time.

After a hiatus from touring, Sian Evans used the opportunity to reinvent the band’s live shows, elevating their performances to new creative heights. Her unmatched ability to connect with audiences through flawless vocals, boundless energy, and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Kosheen’s music. This renewed passion brought the band back in 2019, where they headlined numerous UK and European festivals and world-class events.

Since then, Kosheen has continued to deliver some of the most powerful and passionate live performances of their career, thrilling audiences with their dynamic sound and reformed line-up.

In 2021, Kosheen marked a significant milestone with the “Resist 20th Anniversary Tour,” celebrating their iconic debut album. This tour was nothing short of legendary, a groundbreaking milestone for the band that reignited the passion of fans and earned widespread acclaim for the band’s powerful performances

By 2023, Kosheen celebrated their 25th anniversary with an massive UK tour spanning 25 shows, revisiting their best tracks and reaffirming their standing as pioneers in live electronic music. In April 2024, they took it to another level, performing three exclusive shows alongside a full orchestra — a first in their history and a landmark moment for their fans in the UK.

Currently, Kosheen is on a European tour, delivering the most powerful and refined shows of their career, captivating audiences and proving that their legacy remains as vibrant and impactful as ever.