Damiano David- Funny Little Fears (review)

Published by Mason Oldridge, 9 May 2025

Italian singer Damiano David breaks away from the heavy rock sound of his Eurovision-winning band Måneskin for a softer solo debut.

Funny Little Fears incorporates acoustic guitar, ballads and - dare I say it - pop music. David’s harsh, gravely and contrastingly gentle vocals sound foreign in such a different landscape to the glam rocker’s usual setting but nicely adapts to the new environment. Furthermore, he trades in anger and excitement for vulnerability and romance, producing a more raw and honest record. Equally as passionate, but against a vastly altered backdrop.

Voices is a pop-esque single reminiscent of John Newman, Angel is fun and playful with its keys, Mars stands out as the highlight thanks to its eerie guitar riff whereas Perfect Life features dreamy vocals and Solitude (No One Understands Me) excels due to its innovative lyrics.

Such energy may be lacking without his bandmates, and Italian-language tracks are a missed opportunity here, but nevertheless David’s impressively powerful vocals - and indeed vocal control - shine through again as he establishes his own unique sound as a solo artist. Just please don’t be too long away from the band!

7/10