Damon Moreno

Damon Moreno
CEO / Artist Manager

The Los Angeles-based Inner Light Agency (iLA) is a longstanding band management and artist development team run by CEO and agent Damon Moreno and Bruce Swink (Formerly of Roadrunner Records). iLA is a selective agency that's backed by a network of generally good-humored and well-connected industry insiders, including artist agents, A&R, strategists, creatives, PR, and more > We manage artists.

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“To me, the process of truly effective artist management and development is largely based in the building of organic growth and value as a brand. The artists' ultimate success is predicated on the deployment of creative and effective engagement in all career aspects.” -Damon Moreno

Damon on the red carpet at the GRAMMY Awards

In Los Angeles, California

Damon accepting the ASCAP Music Award on behalf of XP for the certified Platinum hit “Good Old Days” with Macklemore.

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Damon, Macklemore, and XP featured in LA Weekly article discussing Los Angeles tour stop:

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Celebrating iLA's own XP bringing home more RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications:

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"More than simply “Management,” we largely focus on the artist’s career development with the idea of expanding the act's business value, organic fanbase growth, and engagement. " - Damon Moreno

What Others Are Saying About Damon & iLA:

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“I’ve worked with Damon Moreno for a good while now, and I know him to be a door opener, and an inspiring person! Glad to have him in my corner”

XP / Macklemore & R. Lewis

“Damon is one of the most forward-thinking managers I’ve worked with. Through The Inner Light Agency, he puts his artists first and earns their trust. He’s the real deal.”

Dave Shapiro (STG)
Beartooth, Clutch, Killswitch Engage, Motionless in White, BLS, Pierce the Veil

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“Damon is relentless, and it shows. Longtime friend from Des Moines. Great guy as well!”

Paul Gray aka #2 SLIPKNOT

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“Damon’s passion, management skills & tireless work ethic were all instrumental in securing our record deal & tours”

Ari / Victory Records

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“Working with Damon is a great pleasure. His communication with the team is very transparent and proactive. With years of industry experience he has a lot of great knowledge to share and his passion shines through with his strong work ethic. ”

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“When Damon says he’s going to do something, he does it. That quality alone puts him a step above the majority of today’s “industry professionals.” It’s a rare thing to see these days.”

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“A&R starts with having a solid network of contacts. I can always count on Damon to turn me on to all the cool new bands on his radar.”

Seth Stone / Artery Global

Ryan Baustert | Bullet Tooth Records

Monte Conner A&R | Roadrunner Records

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“Working with Damon from iLA is absolutely painless. He takes care of his artists with great enthusiasm and couldn’t be more professional in all aspects. ”

Kevin Bebout / Gibson Corp.

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“Damon’s intuitiveness and ability to discover a band is one thing, but to guide the band in a success-driven path is quietly gaining him the reputation as not only that of a keen A&R executive but also of a current taste maker in today’s music scene”

“Rage” Resteghini
(Trivium, Ice Cube, Guns & Roses)

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"As a musician I’ve toured the world & have met tons of managers & not many of them made me feel like they are part of the team and seem as approachable and friendly as Damon (Moreno), he represents his bands with excellence and genuine care"

Benji / Skindred

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"We want to get clear on our goals and go all in. We want to trim the fat and make sure we're not majoring in minor things."

- Damon Moreno