Faithless Saints

The first time Robert Rios and Erik Benton played music together, it was an enthusiastic rendition of The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout.” That was when they were eight. Fifteen years later these life long best friends continue to rock out together, but now they’re in a punk band, Faithless Saints.

They formed the band in 2006 with the goal of doing what they love without compromise. Settling in Portland, Oregon, they eventually found guitarist, Drew Tran and drummer, Jake Mastrud. Playing plenty of shows up and down the West Coast, from downtown clubs to their friends' basements, Faithless Saints have created a stylistic mixture of punk, melodic hardcore, ska and folk rock. Their songs represent "the state of where we are today" says frontman Rios. With music as heartfelt and personal as it is critical and political, they put the problems of drunken 23 year olds in perspective while confronting the problems of the world. Rios’ introspective lyrics address a wide range of topics including politics, friendship, global warming, love, prejudice and riding bikes. Whether you are questioning society's standards or just woke up duct taped to a wheelchair, Faithless Saints provides great music.