Lida
2026, 22 September, Tuesday, 19:00
Price: From 2300 KGS
Description
Lida is a music project created by Nikolai Romadov, combining pop melodies, rave, hip-hop, punk and internet humour in a deliberately loud and exaggerated form. The artist does far more than perform songs: he writes lyrics, produces music and builds a distinctive identity around it, balancing between a showman, a rock star and a character from digital culture.
Romadov became involved in music at an early age. He studied piano and formed his own rock band as a teenager. At the same time, Nikolai learned to use audio production software, mixed tracks for other performers and released music under the pseudonym Deelay.
The project Frio played an important role during the early stage of his career. It allowed the musician to experiment with alternative sounds and gradually form a community of like-minded artists. Frio later developed into an artistic collective that included YUG 404, FREAK PARTY, PANCUSHOT and SKOROST.
Romadov began attracting a wider online audience through humorous songs inspired by the video game Dota 2. This period helped him develop his own creative language: deliberately absurd lyrics, recognisable characters, memes, observations of everyday life and unexpectedly sophisticated arrangements. Over time, gaming themes gave way to songs about youth, relationships, parties, loneliness and life in the digital world.
His debut compilation, “Zhaby atakovali planetu Zemlya” (“Frogs Attacked Planet Earth”), brought together the musician’s early experiments. The following release, “Yunost 2020” (“Youth 2020”), demonstrated a broader range of genres, combining rap with Eurodance, electronic music and guitar-driven songs. Even at this stage, Lida was no longer perceived as an artist belonging to a single genre, but as a songwriter capable of moving freely between different styles.
One of the key releases in his discography was “Muzlo iz garazhey” (“Music from the Garages”). The album combined happy hardcore, punk, pop rap, fast-paced club electronica and nostalgic influences. It featured collaborations with LSP, GSPD, DK, Slava KPSS and Australian producer S3RL, known for his work in the happy-hardcore genre.
With the album “Moyo imya Lida” (“My Name Is Lida”), the artist fully established his pop-rave formula: fast tempos, heavy electronic drops, memorable choruses and lyrics in which romance exists alongside provocation. Music critics highlighted Romadov’s ability to combine accessible dance music with unusual storylines and abrupt transitions between genres.
The influence of guitar music became more prominent on “Novaya rok-zvezda” (“New Rock Star”). The electronic beats were given a heavier sound, while the artist’s image became even more closely associated with punk and alternative-rock aesthetics. At the same time, Lida retained his self-irony and avoided presenting himself too seriously.
The large-scale album “77” became one of the project’s most ambitious releases. Romadov worked on the material for approximately a year and a half, combining pop, underground electronic music, heavy tracks and lyrical songs. The album featured Maybe Baby, polnalyubvi, Travma, DK, Baby Melo and several other artists.
Collaborations occupy a special place in Lida’s career. He has recorded songs with LSP, Dzharakhov, Morgenshtern, Slava KPSS, GSPD, CMH, Maybe Baby, Dmitry Malikov and representatives of the new electronic scene. These collaborations demonstrate the versatility of his approach: his distinctive voice and absurdist performance style remain instantly recognisable even when the genre changes.
Lida’s live performances are built around high speed, powerful sound and direct interaction with the audience. Electronic drops, guitar noise, singalong choruses and sudden changes in mood transform his songs into music made for collective movement. This energy has helped the artist take internet aesthetics beyond the screen and turn them into a visible part of contemporary music culture.
Following the release of “77,” Romadov spoke openly about experiencing a creative crisis and burnout. The song “Perezavoz” became an attempt to refresh his approach without abandoning his characteristic irony. Lida continues to evolve through constant experimentation, but the project’s foundation remains unchanged: vivid melodies, extreme dynamics and an ability to transform the absurdity of everyday life into pop rave.
Romadov became involved in music at an early age. He studied piano and formed his own rock band as a teenager. At the same time, Nikolai learned to use audio production software, mixed tracks for other performers and released music under the pseudonym Deelay.
The project Frio played an important role during the early stage of his career. It allowed the musician to experiment with alternative sounds and gradually form a community of like-minded artists. Frio later developed into an artistic collective that included YUG 404, FREAK PARTY, PANCUSHOT and SKOROST.
Romadov began attracting a wider online audience through humorous songs inspired by the video game Dota 2. This period helped him develop his own creative language: deliberately absurd lyrics, recognisable characters, memes, observations of everyday life and unexpectedly sophisticated arrangements. Over time, gaming themes gave way to songs about youth, relationships, parties, loneliness and life in the digital world.
His debut compilation, “Zhaby atakovali planetu Zemlya” (“Frogs Attacked Planet Earth”), brought together the musician’s early experiments. The following release, “Yunost 2020” (“Youth 2020”), demonstrated a broader range of genres, combining rap with Eurodance, electronic music and guitar-driven songs. Even at this stage, Lida was no longer perceived as an artist belonging to a single genre, but as a songwriter capable of moving freely between different styles.
One of the key releases in his discography was “Muzlo iz garazhey” (“Music from the Garages”). The album combined happy hardcore, punk, pop rap, fast-paced club electronica and nostalgic influences. It featured collaborations with LSP, GSPD, DK, Slava KPSS and Australian producer S3RL, known for his work in the happy-hardcore genre.
With the album “Moyo imya Lida” (“My Name Is Lida”), the artist fully established his pop-rave formula: fast tempos, heavy electronic drops, memorable choruses and lyrics in which romance exists alongside provocation. Music critics highlighted Romadov’s ability to combine accessible dance music with unusual storylines and abrupt transitions between genres.
The influence of guitar music became more prominent on “Novaya rok-zvezda” (“New Rock Star”). The electronic beats were given a heavier sound, while the artist’s image became even more closely associated with punk and alternative-rock aesthetics. At the same time, Lida retained his self-irony and avoided presenting himself too seriously.
The large-scale album “77” became one of the project’s most ambitious releases. Romadov worked on the material for approximately a year and a half, combining pop, underground electronic music, heavy tracks and lyrical songs. The album featured Maybe Baby, polnalyubvi, Travma, DK, Baby Melo and several other artists.
Collaborations occupy a special place in Lida’s career. He has recorded songs with LSP, Dzharakhov, Morgenshtern, Slava KPSS, GSPD, CMH, Maybe Baby, Dmitry Malikov and representatives of the new electronic scene. These collaborations demonstrate the versatility of his approach: his distinctive voice and absurdist performance style remain instantly recognisable even when the genre changes.
Lida’s live performances are built around high speed, powerful sound and direct interaction with the audience. Electronic drops, guitar noise, singalong choruses and sudden changes in mood transform his songs into music made for collective movement. This energy has helped the artist take internet aesthetics beyond the screen and turn them into a visible part of contemporary music culture.
Following the release of “77,” Romadov spoke openly about experiencing a creative crisis and burnout. The song “Perezavoz” became an attempt to refresh his approach without abandoning his characteristic irony. Lida continues to evolve through constant experimentation, but the project’s foundation remains unchanged: vivid melodies, extreme dynamics and an ability to transform the absurdity of everyday life into pop rave.
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