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