Nicotine Dolls at Motorco

Nicotine Dolls deliver unfiltered, story-driven rock led by Sam Cieri (vocals), John Merritt (bass), and Abel Tabares (drums). Formed in 2019, the band pairs gritty, emotionally charged vocals with punchy, dynamic instrumentation. Cieri founded the project after a path from South Florida bars to a Broadway tour, always anchored by songwriting. Their breakout single “What Makes You Sad” nears 20M Spotify streams; their cover of “The Best” approaches 30M. With over 80M total streams and a combined 2.8M+ social followers, they released their 2025 debut LP an Attempt at Romantic and continue touring, with new music slated for 2026.