Nicotine Dolls

Nicotine Dolls bring their New York-bred indie rock to The Workman’s Club in Dublin on 4 October 2026. Led by singer and songwriter Sam Cieri, the band moves between alt-rock bite, pop sensibility and touches of soul, keeping the voice upfront and the arrangements tight and human. On stage, they play like a group that prioritises feel over polish: guitars, rhythm section and harmonies working in dynamics, building and releasing tension rather than leaning on studio effects.

Their songs hinge on melodic refrains and raw, exposed vocals, flipping from hushed confession to surging chorus, with subtle R&B accents in the grooves. First shaped in New York clubs and through impromptu live videos recorded in the street, their approach stays direct and close-up, as if the set were unfolding at arm’s length.

Expect a flow that threads ballads and driving pop-rock, foregrounding contrast—fragility versus lift, space versus pulse. It’s a contemporary blend of indie rock, band-led pop and soul-leaning songwriting, carried by Cieri’s voice and the collective energy of the group.