Nikita Lev’s “No One Is Gonna” is an indie-pop gem full of heart and presence
There’s something quietly magical happening in New York’s indie-pop scene, and her name is Nikita Lev. With her newest single “No One Is Gonna,” Nikita invites us into a world where love, presence, and vulnerability collide in the most moving way possible. The track is the second release from her upcoming EP Suspend, due out October 17th, and it’s an emotional slow-burn that lingers long after the last note fades.
Following the haunting brilliance of her debut “Kill Her Mind,” Nikita’s latest offering shows a completely different side of her artistry. “No One Is Gonna” is warm and reflective, a song about walking away from someone you love and feeling whole not broken. It’s a quiet celebration of connection, even if it’s fleeting, and the beauty of truly feeling something in the moment.
“This song is about leaving an interaction with someone you love and feeling full,” Nikita says. “Walking away and recognizing your love for that person and what they mean to you, regardless of anything that could jeopardize it.” That sentiment pulses through every line, carried by layered vocals and subtle instrumentation that feels both intimate and cinematic.
Copyright: © Nikita Lev
If “Kill Her Mind” was the sound of emotional chaos, the swirling aftermath of heartbreak and overthinking, then “No One Is Gonna” is its gentle counterpart. Together, they form a rich emotional spectrum that gives us a taste of what’s to come on Suspend. The EP promises to explore the liminal spaces we all inhabit at some point: the moments of emotional suspension between clarity and confusion, connection and loss.
Nikita’s songwriting doesn’t just speak to emotions it translates them. Her music doesn’t need to shout to make you feel something. Instead, it sits with you, reflects your own experiences back at you, and somehow makes sense of the mess. There’s depth here, but also light. It’s that unique blend of bruised honesty and luminous tenderness that makes Nikita Lev such an exciting new voice in indie-pop.
Raised in New York in a home filled with music from chamber ensembles to 90s alt-rock. Nikita has been writing since she was ten. Her brief time in LA sharpened her edges, but it’s the raw energy of New York that fuels Suspend. You can hear the city in her voice, the grit, the introspection, the late-night soul-searching. It’s in the atmosphere of her songs, which feel like long walks through quiet streets after something life-changing.
Following a powerful headline performance at Nublu, where she debuted “No One Is Gonna” live, Nikita is clearly stepping into a new chapter with confidence and clarity. Each release deepens her story, and each song is a new page.
If you haven’t already stepped into Nikita Lev’s world, now is the perfect time. Start with “Kill Her Mind” if you want to feel the chaos. Then let “No One Is Gonna” remind you what it means to be still, to be full, to be present even when love feels fragile.
With Suspend just around the corner, one thing is clear: Nikita Lev isn’t just rising. She’s glowing.
Copyright: © Nikita Lev