Damiano David talks to Vogue about the success of his world tour, his solo debut and his (old) obsession with fame.
2025 marks a new chapter in the career of Damiano Davidfrontman of Måneskinnow struggling with launching his solo career. After global success with the band, Damian is preparing to present his first album, an ambitious project that reflects a more intimate and personal artistic journey, anticipated by the singles Silverlines And Born With a Broken Heart.
Damiano Davide, the new life in Los Angeles
The move to Los Angeles represented for Damian a true artistic rebirth, but not without difficulties. In an interview given to Vogue Italiathe singer described the experience as one “culture shock”, underlining the contrast between the liveliness of Rome and the solitude of Los Angeles.
“There are no squares or bars with outside seating, nor meeting places,” he explained. “But that city gave me the chance to be whoever I wanted, to start from scratch and build an environment that was truly mine.”
There he had the opportunity to collaborate with big names in music such as Bruce Springsteen, Good Jovi And Mick Jaggerexploring new sounds far from the rock that characterized i Måneskin. The result is an album that combines pop and singer-songwriter influences, with a strong introspection. All elements which, together with the sound, have brought many references to the global icon Harry Styles.
The challenge of fame and the trap of success
Among the topics addressed by Damian the interview also features his complex relationship with fame. “Three years ago I was obsessed with success,” he confessed, reflecting on the weight of notoriety. “I believe that the secret in this work is consistency. I know who I am as an artist, and if this album flops, it won't be a verdict on my talent – it will just mean it was the wrong time. I'm going to make another album, because I know I'm capable of doing it.”
The singer said he fears the “pitfalls” of success, particularly the tendency towards mass production and loss of authenticity: “I learned that you have to be true to yourself, even when everything around you seems to want to change you.”
DAMIANO DAVID: start with a bang for the world tour
In support of the new recording project, Damian will embark on its 2025 World Tour, which has already recorded extraordinary results just a few days after the opening of sales. London and New York doubled the dates, Mexico City sold out in a few hours and the shows in Paris, Madrid and Toronto were moved to larger arenas.
The tour, produced by I live concertswill leave on September 11, 2025 from Warsaw, to reach over 30 cities in Europe, Asia, Australia, North and South America. Two events are scheduled in Italy: 7 October at the Unipol Forum in Milan and 11 October at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome.
Here is the complete tour calendar:
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- September 11 – Warsaw, Poland – COS Torwar
- September 13 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall
- September 15 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
- September 17 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
- September 21 – Barcelona, Spain – Saint Jordi Club
- September 22 – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
- September 26 – Paris, France – Adidas Arena
- September 28 – London, UK – Roundhouse (SOLD OUT)
- 29 September – London, UK – Roundhouse (NEW DATE)
- October 2 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National Club
- October 4 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle622
- 7 October – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
- October 11 – Rome, Italy – Palazzo dello Sport
- October 22 – Sydney, Australia – Enmore Theatre
- October 24 – Melbourne, Australia – Forum
- October 27 – Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Garden Theater
- October 29 – Osaka, Japan – Zepp Osaka Bayside
- November 7 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Tokyo Marine Hall
- November 9 – Santiago, Chile – Caupolican Theater
- November 11 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Complejo C Art Media
- November 13 – Bogota, Colombia – Teatro Royal Center
- November 17 – Mexico City, Mexico – Auditorio BlackBerry (SOLD OUT)
- November 21 – Seattle, USA – Paramount Theatre
- November 23 – San Francisco, USA – The Masonic
- November 25 – Los Angeles, USA – The Wiltern
- November 29 – Chicago, USA – The Riviera Theatre
- November 30 – Detroit, USA – The Fillmore Detroit
- December 2 – Toronto, Canada – Coca-Cola Coliseum
- December 4 – Montreal, Canada – MTELUS
- December 6 – Philadelphia, USA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
- December 8 – New York, USA – Brooklyn Paramount (SOLD OUT)
- December 9 – New York, USA – Brooklyn Paramount (NEW DATE)
- December 16 – Washington DC, USA – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Cover photo by Barbara Oizmud
