Faith an the Muse is an underground gothic/darkwave band composed of two musicians, Monica Richards and William Faith. They are well-regarded in the gothic music scene as innovators and icons. Their music encompasses many genres, from folk-style songs to darker compositions. Richards is the primary singer, although Faith sings one or two tracks on each album. The band is hard to place in any single genre. Their influences include Dark Alternative, Gothic Rock, Celtic, and other folk influences. Welsh and Irish mythology have often served as inspiration to many of the band's songs.