Nicholas Merz is a Seattle singer-songwriter currently living in New York. He has also been a member of the band Darto. His solo work is notable for its themes of toxic & fragile masculinity, the human struggle, and the American dream, as well as Merz’s heartfelt and often darkly comedic lyricism and striking deep vocals. His three solo albums are collectively known as the Duvall Sound trilogy: The Limits of Men (2018), God Won't Save You, But I Will (2020), and American Classic (2023).