HAVE MERCY Releases Sixth Studio Album 'the loneliest place i've ever been', Share "little pieces" Music Video

Baltimore, MD – Today, the Maryland rock band Have Mercy released their highly anticipated sixth studio record the loneliest place i’ve ever been via Rude Records. With the release, they dropped an intimate music video for the focus track “little pieces” which takes fans on a journey of life on the road with the band.

“’little pieces’ is was one of the first tracks that we wrote for the record. It’s a poetic modern rock anthem that centers around a time in my life where I needed to put myself back together. The song is about hope for the future while simultaneously yearning for the past,” shares Brian Swindle, lead singer of Have Mercy.

Driven by their signature blend of vulnerability and intense melodies, this new record is for fans of emotionally charged alt-rock and timeless songwriting. It’s a collection of songs to play when the night feels too quiet.

When speaking about the new record, Swindle adds, “This is the album we’ve always wanted to create. Musically, we’ve borrowed all of the best parts from our previous records and created something new. Lyrically, it’s some of the deepest and real words that I’ve ever written down. I can’t thank the fans enough for giving this one a listen. This record is everything.”

The album was produced by Swindle mixed by Paul Leavitt, and mastered by Nick Townsend. Creative direction and album art were handled by Benjamin Lieber (member of bands like Head North and Marigold), who has recently worked with bands such as Mayday Parade and Four Year Strong. The album spans ten deeply personal tracks:

Track List

1. only, if only 

2. august 17 

3. little pieces 

4. in my veins 

5. old selfish me 

6. tv glows 

7. this could be gold 

8. faking a crush 

9. what happy is 10. medicine

Have Mercy will be celebrating the new record at an album release show in their hometown of Baltimore on September 7th at Metro Gallery. Openers for the show include Bad Luck., latewaves and Gabe Woodrow. They will also be heading out on tour in October as part of Boys Night Out’s Trainwreck Anniversary Tour, playing select dates in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. All tour dates can be found below, and tickets are available to purchase now at HaveMercyMusic.com.

With a career spanning over a decade, Have Mercy has firmly established themselves as staples of the alt-rock and emo revival scenes. From their breakout debut The Earth Pushed Back to fan-favorites A Place of Our Own, Make The Best of It, and Numb, the band has earned critical acclaim for their raw lyricism and passionate performances. They’ve toured alongside genre heavyweights like The Wonder Years, Real Friends, and Boston Manor, and their music has been praised by outlets such as Alternative Press, Kerrang!, and Brooklyn Vegan, for their emotional depth and sonic honesty.

To stay up to date on all of Have Mercy’s latest releases and announcements, please follow them at @HaveMercyMD.

Upcoming Have Mercy U.S. Tour Dates:

September 7 – Baltimore, MD – Album Release Show @ Metro Gallery 

October 17 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post

October 18 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues

October 19 – Mesa, AZ – Rosetta Room

October 21 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre

October 23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall

October 24 – Dallas, TX – RBC

October 25 – Austin, TX – 29th Street Ballroom

October 26 – Houston, TX – Secret Group

October 28 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey

October 29 – Atlanta, GA - Masquerade

October 30 – Charlotte, NC – Amos Southend