Heffa is the name of Damien's Irish record label (originally called DRM) which was setup in 2002 to release his debut album O.
At a gig in Toronto in 2006, he changed the lyrics of his song, "I remember" from "I remember it well, taxied out of a storm, to watch you perform, and my ships were sailing" to "I remember it well, when we used to watch concerts, not through a camera, please turn, them off please".
Damien was originally in a band called Juniper. Damien quit and the band went on to become Bell X1.
Damien won the Shortlist Music Prize in 2003.
Damien wrote the song "Unplayed Piano" in tribute to the Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Damien's parent are George and Maureen Rice.
Damien won the Shortlist Music Prize in 2003.
Damien's song "Volcano" reached No.29 on the U.K. singles chart.
Damien records all his songs and albums on his own record label.
Damien's song "The Blower's Daughter" reached No.27 on the U.K singles chart.
Damien's song "Cannonball" was featured on the American television show "The O.C." on rhe episode "The Rivals".
Damien's song "9 Crimes" was featured on the episode "From a Whisper to a Scream", on the show "Grey's Anatomy".
Damien's song "Delicate" was featured on the show "Huff" on the episode "Is She Dead!".
Damien's song "Delicate" was featured on the show "Alias", on the episode "Crossings".
Damien's single "9 Crimes" reached No.29 on the U.K singles chart.
Damien's song "Cold Water" was featured on an episode the American hospital drama "ER".
Damien's song "Delicate" was featured on the "Lost" episode "...In Translation".
Damien's second album "9" was released on November 3, 2006. It reached the No.1 spot on the Irish album charts.
Damien's debut album "O" was released on February 1 2002. It peaked at No.3 in the Irish album charts and has been certified Gold in the United States.
Damien's song "The Blower's Daughter" features prominently in the 2004 film "Closer", which stars Jude Law and Natalie Portman.
Damien was a member of the band Bell X1 until 1999.