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If you’re in a bit of a rut and you need a tune to pull you out of your blues, you can always count on Merchant to lift your spirits. “Feel Nice” is the archetypal feel-good song – it’s full of chirping birds, squiggly synths, and enough la-la-las to feel like you know the song upon first listen. Perhaps not too surprisingly, the song explains “I just wanna feel nice” over and over, which is something pretty much anyone can relate to. We’re more of a doom-and-gloom blog over here at buffaBLOG, but every now and then one of these chipper songs sneaks its way onto our playlists. ICYMI – you can also find our writeup on Merchant’s previous single, “Staying in California.” You can also find “Feel Nice” on Spotify. MERCHANT · Feel Nice

Merchant’s debut single “Staying in California” feels so smooth, it’s almost like he’s been around the block once or twice. Yes, Merchant is no stranger to the music biz (you’ve heard his other projects on Shameless and Super Bowl commercials, to name just a few)… but “Staying in California” is a promising start to a fresh new career. With a healthy dose of 80s synthpop aesthetic, Merchant croons big hooks over thumping bass lines, reverbed-out drums, and fun guitar riffs. Just try to resist bopping your head along to the groove, we dare you. You can find “Staying in California” on Soundcloud (below) or Spotify. MERCHANT · Staying In California