Damiano David Releases Debut Solo Album FUNNY little FEARS
Damiano David, best known as the frontman of Måneskin, steps into the solo spotlight with his debut album, FUNNY little FEARS, released today, May 16, 2025. It’s a bold pop project that leans into vulnerability, emotion, and self-reflection—marking a clear departure from the glam-rock energy of his band days.
What You Need to Know
- Album Title: FUNNY little FEARS
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
- Tracks: 14 songs, with collaborations from Suki Waterhouse and d4vd
- Genre & Style: Emotional, melodic pop with dramatic, introspective themes
- Lead Singles:
- “Silverlines” (Sept 27, 2024, produced by Labrinth)
- “Born with a Broken Heart” (Oct 25, 2024)
- “Next Summer” (Feb 28, 2025)
Inside the Album
David describes the album as a “manual” for facing his own fears—of failure, loneliness, even himself. It’s deeply personal, with lyrics that unpack emotional turmoil and the weight of identity.
Tracks range from upbeat and catchy (“Voices”) to moody and cinematic (“Mars” and “Solitude”). Collaborations like “The Bruise” (featuring Suki Waterhouse) and “Tangerine” (with d4vd) add texture to the album’s sonic landscape.
Full Tracklist
- Voices
- Next Summer
- Zombie Lady
- The Bruise (feat. Suki Waterhouse)
- Sick of Myself
- Angel
- Tango
- Born with a Broken Heart
- Tangerine (feat. d4vd)
- Mars
- The First Time
- Perfect Life
- Silverlines
- Solitude (No One Understands Me)
Runtime: ~48 minutes
Reception: Hit or Miss?
Critics are split.
- NME praised its pop confidence (Score: 80)
- DIY Magazine and Kerrang were more reserved (Score: 60), calling it predictable but acknowledging standout moments like “Voices” and “Mars”
- Fan reviews range from glowing praise to calling it “banal and generic,” reflecting the challenges of breaking away from an established band identity
Promotion and Tour
David isn’t holding back on promotion—live performances (including a set in Joshua Tree), heavy social media activity, and a world tour already seeing sold-out dates. The album is available in digital, CD, and vinyl formats.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just a solo project—it’s a reinvention. David left Italy for Los Angeles to “start over,” as he told DIY Magazine. The album feels like a reset button: more vulnerable, more polished, and more pop-focused than anything he’s done before.
Love it or hate it, FUNNY little FEARS is a statement. One that marks the start of a new chapter for Damiano David—one that’s emotional, theatrical, and undeniably his own.