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Merci
People fit together like puzzle pieces. When they converge, the full picture comes into focus. Merging dis<nct personali<es and inspira<ons, Merci implement seamless sonic synthesis. The Washington, D.C. quintet—Seth Coggeshall [vocals, guitar], Nick Jones [guitar], Colby Witko [vocals, keys], Jus<n Mason [bass], and Jack Dunigan [drums]—funnel dreamy nocturnal pop through the lens of dyed-in-the-wool rock…
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