Italian rock band Måneskin launched their latest world tour for their 2023 album “RUSH!” on Sunday, Sept. 3 — landing in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 1.
In case you haven’t heard of the band, Måneskin consists of four members — vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria de Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio. The band is widely known for winning the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest and for their classic — and almost unheard-of nowadays — rockstar appearances.
“Måneskin are arguably the only rock stars of their generation, and almost certainly the biggest Italian rock band of all time,” writer Dan Brooks said in The New York Times — a title not given lightly.
“RUSH!” was released on Jan. 20, and since then has been topping charts — even in the United States. The album consisted of a range of songs with different genres and themes, almost guaranteeing a good time at their concert — which turned out to be true.
Stage presence is important for a concert, a make or break for me. The relationship between the artist and the audience is essential, and while the audience is there to support the artist, we are also there to indulge in entertainment. Måneskin is an excellent example of keeping the audience engaged with lights, fog and fire.
Earlier this year, I went to an Arctic Monkeys concert at Pine Knob Music Theatre, and don’t get me wrong, it was a fantastic experience. I enjoyed every minute of it, but I was disappointed by the lack of stage presence.
The interaction in Måneskin’s concert had a different vibe entirely and created a fantastic atmosphere. During their performance of “Gasoline,” each band member stood right next to each other and was only separated by streams of fire between them. It was amazing.
Some more band-audience interactions included David asking the audience to drop to the floor during “I Wanna Be Your Slave” — their second most streamed song on Spotify — and pop back up. And well, most of the audience listened, creating a beautiful connection between everyone.
Another similar interaction occurred during the performance of “TIMEZONE” where David and Raggi emerged to the center stage. The crowd, lawn and assigned seating alike ran to the stage to get a better view of the pair.
As previously mentioned, Måneskin has been named the only rock stars of their generation, which was met with controversy. Several media outlets and fans expressed their concerns about the statement, leading to a response from the band.
“We cannot be the last rock band… but maybe we can be the first rap band,” David said in a performance at Madison Square Garden.
The band performed a rock version of Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE” during that concert and the Detroit show. It was an energetic and enthusiastic performance from all band members and was very entertaining to listen to and watch. I still want a full studio cover uploaded to Spotify ASAP.
Attending the concert was a very last-minute decision for me despite my love for the band, but I don’t regret a thing. It was one of the best concerts I’ve been to in a while, and if they come back for future tours, I’ll definitely be attending.
I recommend seeing Måneskin live if you have the chance, but until then, you can listen to “RUSH!” on Spotify, Apple Music, or any music streaming service!
