New Music from Italian Indie singer DAMIEN MCFLY
‘for those who care’ (Out now!)
Story by Matthew Murray
10/01/2026
Delicately moving between stunning melody and powerful choruses, Damien McFly returns with his incredible new album ‘for those who care’! A masterclass in songwriting, and a creative evolution for the artist, which is firmly noticed on his triumphant new track ‘Years and Years’!
Discussing the meaning behind ‘Years and Years’ Damien explains how “It’s a reflection on how, even after years spent carefully choosing the people you work with and keep close, human nature still manages to surprise you — and, at times, disappoint you. The key line ‘years and years and then?’ was born from that very uncertainty, and from a deeper realization: there’s no right answer — you just have to learn to be ready for anything.” When it comes to the creative process and powerful meaning behind his anthem filled new record ‘for those who care’ Damien explains how “I’ve spent days, and years creating ‘for those who care’, mainly for myself and... for those who care. I don’t mean the people who will take an interest in my music, but those who feel the need to care. To care for their family, their love, their plants, or their passion. To spread peace, no matter where they come from or what flag they carry, to help someone they’ve never met. If you dedicate even a little of your time to taking care of someone or something, this is for you.” When you listen to any track by Damien, you’ll instantly notice how organic, and natural it feels, and this is something that he has captured again on ‘for those who care’, “The album was recorded in my living room, because after the lock-down I moved my studio back home. I live right next to a busy street, so I had to record the guitars and piano at night, and you can almost hear the cars rushing by in some of the quieter songs. The drums were recorded by Paolo Masiero (who’s been playing with me for ten years) in his studio, while the bass was recorded at my place by Riccardo Loriggiola. I really like how different the tracks sound from one another. It was a conscious choice not to limit myself or the record to a specific mixing style, and I think you can tell that the last songs I wrote sound a bit more saturated and raw if you listen closely. Compared to my previous record, there aren’t many electronic sounds, and the production has been more about making the right choices by taking things out rather than adding more.” Damien McFly is a singer-songwriter from Padua, Italy, known for his distinctive, gritty voice and a blend of timeless folk melodies with modern indie soundscapes. Over the years, he has captivated audiences with over 500 performances across 15 countries. His debut album, ‘Parallel Mirrors’ (2015), took him on tours throughout Europe, the UK, the US, and Canada, where he performed at prestigious festivals like SXSW. His singles ‘I Can’t Reply’, ‘New Start’, and ‘Leap’ (2018) received widespread acclaim from outlets such as MTV New Generation, Rolling Stone, and ContactMusic. In June 2021, his single ‘On Our Own’ premiered on Billboard Italia, and by the summer of 2022, his single ‘No Connection’ was in rotation on MTV MUSIC Italia’s "New Zone.” In 2022, Damien also returned to SXSW in Austin, Texas, and after two European tours, he released his album ‘Frames’, which has already garnered over 800,000 streams across various platforms! In October 2024, Damien’s song ‘Leap’ was selected for the new global campaign of Leapmotor (Stellantis Group). That same year, he released the single ‘Superlovers’, which was aired on several Italian radio stations and MTV MUSIC! ‘for those who care’ is a record packed with the best anthems of our future, and you can listen to it on streaming platforms right now! ‘for those who care’