
Have Mercy
Have Mercy is a Baltimore-based indie / alt-rock band heavily influenced by post-hardcore and emo music, with heart on your sleeve vocals and driving guitar melodies. They have released multiple albums, with their latest being "Numb" in 2023 and their recently announced 6th LP, "the loneliest place i've ever been," is set to release in August 2025 via Rude Records. Fans of bands like The Dangerous Summer and Jimmy Eat World will enjoy their emotionally charged anthemic alt-rock.
News updates for Have Mercy
Maryland rockers Have Mercy announce 6th LP and drop latest single
Maryland alt-rock/emo band Have Mercy have announced their sixth studio record, "the loneliest place i've ever been" on August 29, 2025 via Rude Records. Along with today's announcement, the band have released the emotionally raw lead single "august 17" now available on all streaming platforms, along with an official video. The song delves into themes of memory, loss, and regret, full of big guitar sounds and a huge anthemic chorus, which is sure to resonate with fans of emotionally charged alt-rock like The Dangerous Summer, Jimmy Eat World and the like. Produced by Brian Swindle and mixed by Paul Leavitt, the album promises a cathartic journey across 10 brand new tracks, driven by their signature blend of vulnerability and intense melodies. Check out the official press release below along with the new single and pre-order link.
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the loneliest place i’ve ever been
August 29, 2025Maryland alt-rock/emo band Have Mercy have announced their sixth studio record, "the loneliest place i've ever been" on August 29th via Rude Records. Along with today's announcement, the band have released the emotionally raw lead single "august 17" now streaming everywhere. The song delves into themes of memory, loss, and regret, full of big guitar sounds and a huge anthemic chorus, which will surely resonating with fans of emotionally charged alt-rock akin to bands like The Dangerous Summer and Jimmy Eat World. Produced by Brian Swindle and mixed by Paul Leavitt, the album promises a cathartic journey across 10 brand new tracks, driven by their signature blend of vulnerability and intense melodies.

Numb
December 8, 2023Have Mercy announces new album "NUMB", set to release December 8th via Rude Records, following their 2022 self-titled EP. The band's lead single "Alive" offers a blend of their signature sound infused with themes of sobriety and relationships, appealing to fans of The Dangerous Summer, Free Throw, and Balance and Composure.

The Love Life
August 2, 2019Have Mercy from Baltimore, Maryland, is set to release "The Love Life" on August 2, 2019. Their new single "Clair" hints at a melodic mix of alternative, indie, and pop punk that will appeal to fans of their previous work and early Dangerous Summer.