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Double Helix Records proudly unveils a new split 7” record featuring Mercy Music and Danger Days, two bands fueled by honest songwriting, unflinching energy, and a love for punk in all its raw, melodic glory. Set for digital release on June 27, with the vinyl edition dropping July 11, this split is a snapshot of two bands on different ends of the globe—but united by a shared spirit.

Las Vegas punk rock stalwarts Mercy Music open the EP with “Big Fucking Mess,” a searing anthem that balances melody with emotional firepower. Led by Brendan Scholz—with longtime collaborators Jarred Cooper and Ryan Seaman—the trio delivers a song that lives up to its name: cathartic, chaotic, and deeply human. Fresh off their Bill Stevenson–produced LP What You Stand To Lose, Mercy Music proves once again that punk can still hit you in the chest and leave a mark on your soul.

Flipping the record over, Danger Days explode with “Wasted Time”—a no-frills, heart-on-sleeve punk ripper. Comprised of members from Millencolin, The Rabble, Movin In Stereo, and Flirting With Disaster, Danger Days is an international collective—Sweden, the UK, New Zealand—bonded by friendship, passion, and a love of loud guitars. No gimmicks. No ego. Just a straight shot of punk rock purity.