Roman Lando
Toronto-based darkwave, synthwave, and goth rock performer delivering a live show that blends cinematic atmosphere, pulsating rhythms, and immersive visuals for clubs, festivals, and late-night audiences.
His sound merges dense synthesizer architecture, atmospheric textures, and live keytar and synth performance with a custom MIDI-triggered lighting and visual rig designed and built by the artist.
Drawing from the lineage of Boy Harsher, Clan of Xymox, Actors, TR/ST, and Cold Cave — minor-key melodic writing over layered electronic production spanning dark synthpop, post-punk, and cold wave — the music is built for a dark room and a proper sound system.
Roman Lando offers two distinct performance formats suited to different venue contexts: darkwave electronic set and acoustic piano set.
Previous live performance experience includes appearances at notable venues and ethnically diverse festival stages in both Canada and the United States.
Available for live booking for club support slots, darkwave and goth nights, arts events, and festivals.
Available as a full electronic production set or an intimate dark piano ballads set — 30, 45, or 60 minutes in either format.
Video and Audio
My Inner Demon
An original darkwave song that blends cinematic atmosphere, pulsating disco rhythm, and 80s synthwave aesthetics. We all have a demon inside that we just have to let out. Beware, you may not be able to resist…
Asmodea
An original darkwave song inspired by the Francisco Goya painting of the same name. A fantasy about a femaile incarnation of Asmodeus – the king of demons. If you can’t break her spell, you won’t survive the night…
Notre Dame
A dark gothic song that was written live as the Notre Dame de Paris was burning, its spire collapsing, symbolizing the downfall of Europe.
Delirious Experience
Our existence can be a nightmare. But it can also be a delirious experience, and I invite you to experience it with me. Hold my hand and let’s go.
Press Photos
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Roman Lando. All press photos available for download – click for full-size images.
Technical Rider
Format 1 — Electronic Set
Full production live electronic performance featuring original compositions, live vocals, keytar, synthesizers, and a custom MIDI-triggered visual and lighting rig. No backing tracks only — every element is performed and operated live by the artist.
Artist-Provided Gear
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| AKAI MPC ONE+ | Master sequencer / Drum machine – requires 2 x 1/4″ lines, stereo sound |
| KORG Nautilus | 73-key synthesizer, mixed to AKAI |
| KORG Modwave | Wavetable synthesizer, mixed to KORG Nautilus |
| Alesis Vortex Wireless II | Keytar, MIDI controller |
| TC Helicon Perform-V | Vocal processor / harmony – requires 1 x XLR mic line, dry: no effects |
| Custom MIDI visualizer | Artist-built, MIDI-triggered |
| Custom DMX lighting rig | Artist-built, MIDI-triggered (optional, can be omitted to save setup time) |
| In-ear monitors (IEM) | Artist-provided |
Venue Requirements
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Stage power | Minimum 3 × standard outlets (grounded), accessible from downstage |
| PA system | Full-range stereo, adequate for venue size, subwoofer highly recommended |
| FOH mixing | Engineer or self-operated, 2 x 1/4″ lines for stereo sound, 1 x XLR mic line, dry: no effects |
| Monitor | Not required — artist uses IEMs, can plug into existing wedge line-out |
| Stage dimensions | Minimum 8 ft × 6 ft clear space |
| Load-in time | Minimum 45 minutes prior to set |
Format 2 — Dark Piano Ballads Set
Intimate performance featuring piano/synthesizer and vocals. Minimal technical requirements — well-suited to seated venues, arts events, gallery performances, and acoustic programming.
Artist-Provided Gear
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| KORG Nautilus | Piano configuration – requires 2 x 1/4″ lines, stereo sound |
| TC Helicon Perform-V | Vocal processor / harmony – requires 1 x XLR mic line, dry with no effects |
| In-ear monitors (IEM) | Artist-provided |
Venue Requirements
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Stage power | Minimum 1 × standard outlet (grounded) |
| PA system | Full-range stereo, adequate for venue size |
| FOH mixing | Engineer or self-operated, 2 x 1/4″ lines for stereo sound, 1 x XLR mic line, dry: no effects |
| Monitor | Not required — artist uses IEMs |
| House piano | Optional — artist can perform on house piano if available; confirm at load-in |
| Load-in time | Minimum 20 minutes prior to set |
Full technical rider and stage plot available on request.
Set Lengths
Both formats available in the following durations:
| Duration | Format |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | Support slot |
| 45 minutes | Support or co-headline |
| 60 minutes | Headline |
Genres
Darkwave · Synthwave · Goth Rock · Dark Synthpop · Cold Wave · Post-Punk · Synthpop · Electronic
Contacts and Links
| Booking | booking@romanlando.com |
| Website / EPK | romanlando.com |
| @roman.lando.music | |
| Bandcamp | romanlando.bandcamp.com |
| SoundCloud | soundcloud.com/romanlando |
| YouTube | youtube.com/@RomanLandoMusic |