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Nicotine Dolls make music that’s raw, emotional, and impossible to ignore. Their storytelling pulls you in like a novel you can’t put down, while Sam Cieri’s gritty, heartfelt vocals hit like a 3am call from your closest friend. Their sound fuses soaring hooks with rich, nuanced instrumentation—music that floods with feeling the moment it hits your ears.
Formed in 2019, the NYC-based alt-rock band came together through unexpected paths. Sam met guitarist John Hays during a Broadway tour after being evicted and taking a chance on musical theater. Their instant connection eventually brought bassist John Merritt and drummer Abel Tabares into the mix.
Their songs have racked up nearly 50 million Spotify streams, including standout tracks like “What Makes You Sad” and their viral cover of Tina Turner’s “The Best.” On social media, they've built a devoted following of over 1.7 million on TikTok and nearly 900k on Instagram.
Now signed to Nettwerk Music Group, Nicotine Dolls continue to captivate with their vulnerability and determination. Their debut album, an Attempt at Romantic, explores the desire to love and be loved, blending emotional honesty with cinematic sound. As SPIN puts it, Sam Cieri is a “gravelly-throated powerhouse” with the emotional depth of Lewis Capaldi and the grit of Springsteen.
Formed in 2019, the NYC-based alt-rock band came together through unexpected paths. Sam met guitarist John Hays during a Broadway tour after being evicted and taking a chance on musical theater. Their instant connection eventually brought bassist John Merritt and drummer Abel Tabares into the mix.
Their songs have racked up nearly 50 million Spotify streams, including standout tracks like “What Makes You Sad” and their viral cover of Tina Turner’s “The Best.” On social media, they've built a devoted following of over 1.7 million on TikTok and nearly 900k on Instagram.
Now signed to Nettwerk Music Group, Nicotine Dolls continue to captivate with their vulnerability and determination. Their debut album, an Attempt at Romantic, explores the desire to love and be loved, blending emotional honesty with cinematic sound. As SPIN puts it, Sam Cieri is a “gravelly-throated powerhouse” with the emotional depth of Lewis Capaldi and the grit of Springsteen.
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Followers
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