Last Day Deaf proudly presents the exclusive live video premiere of Nikita Lev’s heartfelt track ‘Nihilistic Baby,’ from her debut EP, ‘I Believed It At The Time‘. This five-track EP captures the emotional turbulence of growing up, with ‘Nihilistic Baby’ standing out as a raw, vulnerable exploration of unreciprocated feelings. The live performance offers a captivating and intimate portrayal of the song, highlighting Lev’s emotive vocals and relatable storytelling. As Nikita describes, “It’s a song about someone who left me alone with feelings that would not.” This live rendition brings a new depth to her powerful narrative.

Press Notes:

Rising singer-songwriter Nikita Lev is making waves with her latest EP, “I Believed It At The Time” and upcoming tour. Her lead single “Across The Street” encompasses the free-spirited nature of the EP. She celebrated the release with a show at The Viper Room in LA on July 14th.

In 2023, Nikita began her journey as a music artist, deeply rooted in her love for guitar and piano, reflected in her extensive catalog of over 200 compositions. Her innate ability to weave poignant melodies that resonate with her personal experiences sets her apart in the indie/rock scene.

Having achieved significant milestones in the past year, including the release of six successful singles and performances at renowned showcases such as We Found New Music, We Do Awesome, and Saturdays at Seven, Nikita Lev is garnering well-deserved recognition. Her debut single, “Elegance,” garnered acclaim from SiriusXM, while MTV’s Spankin’ New and various MTV channels across Latin America have featured her talent. Notably, “Elegance” has amassed over half a million streams on Spotify alone, further cementing Nikita’s growing fan base.

Nikita’s EP, “I Believed It At The Time”, examines the juxtaposition between entering adulthood and the carelessness of being free-spirited. Hinged with guitar, piano, and drums, the EP showcases Nikita’s lower register vocals that draw a comparison to Phoebe Bridger, Lana Del Rey, and Alix Page. Nikita believes songs should be “evocative, relatable, universal, and ambiguous.” Her songwriting style is influenced by a diverse range of artists such as The 1975, St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys, and Leonard Cohen.

Catch Nikita perform in New York City on July 6, 2024, at the Viper Room in LA on July 14th, and at Pianos on July 17th in New York City before seeing her on tour. The “I Believed It At The Time” EP European tour will kick off in Vienna, Austria on November 12, 2024, and conclude in Aachen, Germany on December 2nd, 2024. Tour dates and locations are listed below.

Nikita Lev I Believed It At The Time Tour 2024
Nov 12 Wien, Austria @ Haus Der Musik
Nov 13 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria @ Hafenstadt
Nov 15 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Spektakulum
Nov 16 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Spektakulum
Nov 17 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany @ Schlosscafe
Nov 19 Vršovice, Czechia @ Cafe V Lese
Nov 21 Berlin, Germany @ Berghain Kantine
Nov 22 Hamburg, Germany @ Indra
Nov 23 Köln, Germany @ Tsunami Club
Nov 26 Warszawa, Poland @ Hydrozagadka
Nov 27 Smíchov, Czechia @ Futurum
Nov 29 Basel, Switzerland @ Sudhaus
Nov 30 Saarbrücken, Germany @ Terminus
Dec 2 Aachen, Germany @ Domkeller