Måneskin is an Italian rock band formed in 2015, its name translates to "Moonlight" in Danish. All the members met while studying at the same middle school and decided to form a band in 2016 while they were in high school, getting their start busking in the streets of Rome.
They rose to fame through their participation in the 11th season of X Factor Italia in 2017 where they finished as runner-up. The same year, they released their debut single which peaked at #2 on the Italian chart.
They won the 71st edition of the San Remo Festival and accepted the invitation to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their winning song Zitti e buoni. They won the contest, giving Italy its first win since 1990.
Aside from his band duties, frontman Damiano David began a solo career in 2024. His debut album, Funny Little Fears, was released in May 2025 followed by a world tour. Victoria De Angelis also embarked on a solo project in 2024.
Trivia[]
- Victoria De Angelis is half Danish, which explains the band's Danish name.
- They won Best Rock Act at the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards, the first act not from the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia to win that category.