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- ↑ Duran, Anagricel (12 July 2024). "Faithless announce eighth album Champion Sound with funky new single 'Find a Way'". NME . Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ LeJarde, Arielle Lana (12 July 2024). "Faithless announce new album, Champion Sound, share 'Find a Way' featuring Suli Breaks: Listen". DJ Mag . Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ↑ "Faithless - Find A Way (Official Video)". 18 July 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024– via YouTube.
- ↑ Shears, Mena (30 August 2024). "Faithless Offer Emotional Tribute to Maxi Jazz in New Single, 'I'm Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)'". MixMag. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ Bhanawat, Akshay (30 August 2024). "Faithless Unveil New Single 'I'm Not Alone (Rest well Maxwell)'". The Music Essentials. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ↑ "Faithless - I'm Not Alone (Rest Well Maxwell)". 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024– via YouTube.