In 2012, David parted ways with his label and started releasing music independently and with his band, Midwest Kings. He went on to star in the Tony-winning Broadway musical Kinky Boots in 2018. That same year, he released an album titled "CHROMANCE."

David released his most recent EP "The Looking Glass" in April 2021. He opened up about the writing process in an interview with PopDust.

“I’ve grown more comfortable in my own skin as a songwriter. You take the blinders off, and there’s more periphery," he told the publication. "I still try to challenge myself and find new ways to say things and new tones and sounds. I think the idea of one-upping each release is kind of how I’ve attacked it. I don’t ever want to be an artist that lives statically.”

In July 2021, David posted an update via Instagram that likely put a smile on the faces of American Idol fans. That's because he and David Archuleta reunited. "This happened today. So fun to catch up, @davidarchie!" he captioned a shot of the dynamic duo.

These days, David keeps busy with touring and live streaming concerts. He even released a new single titled "TABOS" on April 28, 2022.