In the landscape that is the legendary New Jersey music scene, Damien Musto has always been laser-focused, determined to hone his craft. For nearly two decades the singer-songwriter and owner of Lucky Penny Studios
has embodied the work-hard, play-hard rock-n-roll mentality, earning a dedicated fanbase along the way. He cut his teeth as the guitarist for several respected indie rock bands throughout the early aughts, including small a.m. — who were signed to NJ record label, Childlike Records and Hey Tiger. That run culminated in a massive performance opening for Bon Jovi at Metlife Stadium.
Damien has been having one of the busiest years of his career. Touring the past few summers throughout the U.S. and Canada with popular band, OURS, and he’s currently hard at work writing and recording his debut solo record with producer, Barrett Yeretsian (Christina Perri) & Jimmy Gnecco (OURS). The lead single, “Open Up Your Heart” off the forthcoming album showcases Damien in top form. Warmly familiar yet simultaneously exhilarating and refreshing, soaring guitars licks and layered vocal melodies.
Press
"The delicate arrangement of acoustic guitar and elegant strings serves as the backdrop for Damien’s stunning vocals, which effortlessly float and soar,
delivering a performance brimming with emotion and soul." -Paul Vine, Plastic Mag
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"Damien Musto is one of the few artists who speak to their listeners’ hearts and souls with their music. He demonstrates an undeniable willingness to
push genre boundaries and explore new styles, resulting in an innovative and accessible piece of music with roots in rock." -Daily Music Spin
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"NJ-based singer-songwriter Damien Musto brings his new single, “Cry For Help,” his most heartfelt record to date." -Abir Mahmud, New Noise Magazine
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"Cry For Help” opens on a tender, melancholic guitar riding a measured, enveloping rhythm as Musto’s aching, passionate vocals imbue the lyrics with nostalgia,
regret, and longing. As the harmonics slowly build in resonance and depth, the song takes on hallowed savours, becoming a prayer for deliverance
from the residual pain left in the wake of love." -Randy Radic, V13 Read More on V13