BIOGRAPHY
“DAMIEN’s music is a brash exploration of self that demands a second listen” - AMNPLIFY
Hailing from Ipswich, Australia, DAMIEN is a queer producer, singer and songwriter who uses music as a vehicle for ultimate self-expression.
With comparisons to Depeche Mode and Nine In Nails, DAMIEN uses a tabletop loop station, colorful costuming, and live vocals to blend pop and industrial elements in order to create his unique style of darkwave electronica. Since his conception in 2020, DAMIEN has created an impressive catalogue of music and garnered high praise both locally and abroad.
“DAMIEN has claimed his position as a pinnacle of the modern rock scene.” - Rock Era Magazine
DAMIEN has been heavily supported by Australian community station 4ZZZ, frequently charting in their weekly top 20. His sophomore album, 'Wrong Age. Wrong Race. Wrong Gender', was awarded ‘album of the week’ and his single, '2 Out 10' was voted into position 68 of the Hot 100 Countdown in 2022.
DAMIEN has also received international acclaim, being named a top 3 artist two years running in Nene's Butler's (Austria) top male artists (2021 and 2022).
"DAMIEN delivers in front of a festival crowd, treating punters to the full-blown live experience." - Scenestr
Performing sets up to 60mins in length, DAMIEN engages actively with audiences, leading them to sing, clap and dance along with his show. DAMIEN will often leap off the stage and into the crowd during to his performances to become one with the audience.
"DAMIEN is a brilliant performer, drawing his audience in and making them feel involved and part of the set". -The Live Wire
DAMIEN has performed at festivals in Ipswich, Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast including SPARK Festival, Buskers By The Lake, Queerswich and the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, and is capable of delivering both 18+ and all ages suitable performances.
PRESS QUOTES
“Crunchy like a crisp apple” - Triple J
“Captivating alt-electro rock at its best” - AU Review
“DAMIEN’s music is a brash exploration of self that demands a second listen” - AMNPLIFY
“DAMIEN is actively...shifting broader community attitudes so everyone can experience love, acceptance and connection” - Scenestr
“DAMIEN mixes a lyrical journey of lament about society and humanity with rhythmic beats that will find you tapping while contemplating existential futility” - Blank Street Press
“DAMIEN is creating an industrial/electro ruckus out of Ipswich” - Australian Musician