Dardust, born Dario Faini on March 17, 1976, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, is a renowned pianist, composer, and multiplatinum record producer. He uniquely blends minimalist piano compositions with contemporary electronic sounds, establishing himself as a pioneer in instrumental music. His discography includes the instrumental trilogy 7 (2015), Birth (2016), and S.A.D. Storm and Drugs (2020), culminating in the double album Duality (2022), which explores the dual facets of his musical identity. Beyond his solo work, Dardust has co-written and produced numerous hits for Italian artists, amassing over 70 platinum records and 500 million streams. Notably, he co-wrote Mahmood's "Soldi," which won the 69th Sanremo Music Festival in 2019 and achieved international acclaim. His compositions have been featured at global events, including the Super Bowl and the Olympics.
