On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with singer-songwriter, musician, and blistering frontman of Italian rock band Måneskin – Damiano David! Gearing up for the release of his debut solo album, FUNNY little FEARS, on May 16, Damiano gets into the meaning behind the title, stories behind some of the album’s tracks, and his fears. He discusses his early music days, including recruiting Måneskin band members on Facebook, busking and restaurant gigs in Italy, and the band’s success on X Factor. Damiano also shares his takes on the music industry, from chasing success and milestone moments to label transparency and working with songwriters. He gives us insight into his personal life, like his fashion sensibility, relationship with singer and actress Dove Cameron, and falling in love. To close, Damiano lists his top 5 underrated artists and lead singers, and shares his perfect album. Tune into an insightful and amazing chat with one of modern rock’s greatest frontmen – Damiano David!
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Host @scottlipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @robby_hoff
Produced by @whitakermarisa
Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC
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02:09 - Fears
02:42 - FUNNY little FEARS title
03:30 - Being in a rock band from Italy
04:24 - X Factor
04:26 - Traveling the world
06:15 - Guns N’ Roses being pop
06:48 - Music career journey
08:03 - First record he bought
08:35 - Idols
09:58 - Meeting Måneskin members on Facebook
12:15 - Looking for a drummer on Facebook
13:45 - How Italy shaped him as an artist
15:33 - X Factor
17:30 - Performing at restaurants
19:40 - Chasing success
21:30 - Grammy nomination
22:25 - Milestone moments
24:00 - Being anonymous in Italy
25:29 - Måneskin
28:00 - Label transparency
29:57 - Fashion sensibility
31:50 - Status of Måneskin
33:00 - Songwriters
37:43 - Another solo record?
39:00 - The Greatest Showman inspiration
41:39 - Getting personal on the solo record
43:21 - Being in love and Dove Cameron
45:13 - “Voices”
47:30 - “Love and Angels” about Dove Cameron
49:00 - Playing music for friends
50:59 - Lana Del Rey
51:51 - The return of rock?
54:25 - Underrated artists
55:00 - Top 5 underrated artists
57:02 - Perfect album
58:05 - Top 5 lead singers
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