Daria Dormidontova

Marketing & PR for Music

Italy

My name is Daria Dormidontova.

In 2016 I graduated with honors from Lomonosov Moscow State University and then I decided to continue my studies at University of Bologna. So in 2019 I earned a Master's degree in Political Sciences, with specialization in Political Journalism. In order to successfully write my thesis and scientific papers I interviewed R. Prodi [former Prime Minister of Italy] and F. Frattini [former Minister of Foreign Affairs] under the guidance of ambassador G. Lenzi.

I am passionate about writing, journalism, and social networks/media. So I have decided to turn these interests into professional activities. I had a work experience as a Creative Copywriter, a Publishing Editor, a SMM, and a Content Creator [in Italian, Russian and English languages].

However, music is my real passion.
I worked as a Freelance Reporter during a few music festivals and concerts. Also I helped with selection of relevant information and adaptation of digital and visual content for a couple of musical sites and YouTube Channels.

I also attended a few professional courses dedicated to Music Business [Music Management // PR & Marketing for Artists // Organization of Music Events].

Now I’m a self-employed Marketing & Communication Specialist for Music, located in Milan. I’m in collaboration with music bloggers from Russia & create exclusive content for Black Milk [Russian music community, 32k followers].

Core competencies:
— preparation of reviews & conduction of interviews
— editing functions
— creation of long articles & short posts
— production of scripts for music digests on YT
— community management & interaction with audience

ps
& I try my best to play the drums

*ba-dum-tss*

Portfolio
Black Milk
11/17/2022
Сonverge. Impression from an interview with Jacob Bannon

I don't think Converge — that band which needs a special introduction. Especially among people who are interested in heavy music. However, if you have never heard about this band before, then I am very sorry to upset you: in this article you will not find any analysis of the discography, or decoding of meanings, or analysis of musical techniques. If you still decide to check out this “impressive longread”, then I will be very happy if it provokes a desire to discover the art of Converge.

Black Milk
09/20/2022
Counterparts – A Eulogy For These Still Here [2022]

Counterparts are a Canadian melodic hardcore band formed in 2007. Despite the fact that their first releases are already considered iconic in the genre [and are reverently loved by the public], I had an unshakable feeling that Counterparts reached their creative peak with the album “You're Not You Anymore” [2017] and reinforced it with “Nothing Left to Love” [2019]. It would be incorrect not to notice that band’s old material was beautiful and still remains relevant. Even so music created...

Black Milk
10/17/2022
Emotional Backstage. The Devil Wears Prada's show

Я очень хочу поблагодарить Jeremy DePoyster [вокалист TDWP] & Giuseppe Antonio Capolupo [ударник TDWP], которые так любезно уделили мне свое время. Мне действительно кажется, что в тот день мне вновь исполнилось 15 лет [?], потому что мне снова подарили надежду на то, что иногда в этой «грустной жизни» есть место «маленькому чуду».

Black Milk
07/29/2022
Dance Gavin Dance - Jackpot Juicer [2022]

Jackpot Juicer is the tenth studio album of Dance Gavin Dance. There are 18 tracks. And there’re.. 63 minutes of new material, which will surely please the true connoisseurs of swancore.