War Child – Help(2) – 2LP Vinyl + 7″ Oasis Bonus

Comes on 2LP vinyl + 7″ Oasis single. This album is being sold at cost, 100% of the proceeds go to War Child. HELP (2) arrives as something refreshingly old-fashioned: a massive collaborative album driven by purpose. Released by War Child Records in March 2026, the project brings together a remarkable coalition of artists—from indie rock heavyweights to modern pop stars—to raise funds and awareness for children living through armed conflict around the world. The album is a spiritual successor to the legendary 1995 charity compilation Help, which united some of the biggest names of the Britpop era for a similar cause. Three decades later, HELP (2) revives that spirit of solidarity while reflecting the vastly expanded soundscape of modern music. Recorded largely during an intense week of sessions at Abbey Road Studios and produced by acclaimed studio architect James Ford, the record captures a rare moment when artists from wildly different corners of the industry converge around a single humanitarian goal. The lineup itself reads like a festival poster spanning generations. Arctic Monkeys contribute “Opening Night,” their first new song in several years, while artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Beck, Sampha, Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C., and Big Thief bring their own distinctive voices to the project. Icons like Damon Albarn, Pulp, and Depeche Mode appear alongside newer acts like The Last Dinner Party and Nilüfer Yanya, creating a compilation that feels both contemporary and steeped in alternative rock history. Some songs are newly written originals, while others reinterpret classic material, giving the record the feeling of a collaborative workshop as much as a traditional album. The result is a sonic mosaic that mirrors the diversity of the artists involved. Yet the heart of the album lies beyond its music. Every stream, purchase, and vinyl pressing directly supports War Child’s humanitarian work, helping provide protection, education, and mental-health support for children living in conflict zones. The project serves as both a fundraiser and a cultural statement, reminding listeners that music can still function as a rallying point for global compassion.