HAVE MERCY (us)

Have Mercy blends early emo roots with modern rock to create a sound that’s unmistakably their own. With six studio albums and years of growth behind them, the band has weathered lineup changes, personal struggles, and reinvention — emerging stronger than ever.Reunited in Baltimore, Brian Swindle, Nick Woolford, Andrew Johnson, and Steve Wootteon channel that journey into their latest release, the loneliest place i’ve ever been (Rude Records). Dark yet hopeful, polished yet imperfect, the album captures a defining chapter of resilience and sobriety.Now back on the road, Have Mercy is once again proving they’re a band you don’t want to miss live.

FOOTBALLHEAD (us)

There aren’t many bands that bridge the gap of melody and grit like Chicago’s Footballhead. Their debut album ‘Overthinking Everything’ released via Tiny Engines in March 2024 was hailed as one of the ‘Most Anticipated Albums of 2024’ by Stereogum. Their follow-up EP ‘Before I Die’ saw radio spins globally from the acclaimed Triple J in Australia to rock stations across Europe and North/South America. The band’s sophomore record "Weight Of The Truth" is just out on Tiny Engines.

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