Have Mercy

Have Mercy are an American emo and rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2009. Emerging from the same wave of mid-2010s emo revival bands as many of their peers, the group built a reputation for emotionally raw songwriting paired with melodic, guitar-driven rock arrangements.

Over the course of several studio albums, EPs, and splits, Have Mercy developed a sound that blends confessional lyricism with dynamic instrumentation, moving between quieter, introspective passages and bigger, cathartic choruses. Songs like «Two Years», «Coexist», «The Place You Love», and «Weak at the Knees» reflect the band's focus on relationships, self-doubt, and personal growth, themes that resonated strongly within the emo revival scene.

Have Mercy have remained active performers and recording artists within the independent rock and emo community, contributing to a broader wave of bands that helped bring emo back into prominence in the 2010s through DIY touring, splits with like-minded acts, and a steady stream of emotionally direct releases.