HELP(2) – VARIOUS ARTISTS - LP •

HELP(2) – VARIOUS ARTISTS - LP •UPC: 191400691612 Label: WAR CHILD RECORDS Format: LP Release Date: March 6, 2026 In stock items ship within 48 hours HELP(2) is a brand new collaborative album, inspired by the landmark 1995 release HELP, which brings music lovers together in support of War Childs vital work delivering immediate aid, education, specialist mental health support, and protection to children affected by conflict around the world. The new album, like the original, speaks

UPC: 191400691612
Label: WAR CHILD RECORDS
Format: LP
Release Date: March 6, 2026
In stock items ship within 48 hours

HELP(2) is a brand new collaborative album, inspired by the landmark 1995 release HELP, which brings music lovers together in support of War Child’s vital work delivering immediate aid, education, specialist mental health support, and protection to children affected by conflict around the world. The new album, like the original, speaks to the urgency of the situation for the 1 in 5 children globally living through war today. Recorded in a single day in 1995, the original  HELP album raised over £1.2 million, enabling the charity to provide vital support to thousands of children caught in the Bosnian conflict, and was hailed as “the best charity album ever made” by critics.

HELP(2) carries forward the spirit of the original HELP album and was recorded (predominantly), thanks to their generosity, at Abbey Road Studios, across one special week in November 2025. Under the stewardship of acclaimed producer James Ford, HELP(2)  features an incredible line-up of contributors including Anna Calvi, Arctic Monkeys, Arlo Parks, Arooj Aftab, Bat For Lashes, Beabadoobee, Beck, Beth Gibbons, Big Thief, Black Country, New Road, Cameron Winter, Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode, Dove Ellis, Ellie Rowsell, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Graham Coxon, Greentea Peng, Grian Chatten, Kae Tempest, King Krule, Nilüfer Yanya, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, Sampha, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg and Young Fathers… amongst other musicians, engineers, mixers and producers.    

In addition to the stellar cast of musicians involved, renowned filmmaker Jonathan Glazer and his team at Academy Films generously helmed the Creative Direction for HELP(2) , overseeing both the filming and art direction for the project.     

All proceeds from this album support War Child UK to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world.    

HELP(2) represents hope for children whose lives have been torn apart by war. It is a testament to the generosity of artists and the music industry for making a positive difference towards securing a safer, brighter future for those children. Because no child should be part of war.

Ever.

HELP(2) was made possible thanks to Redeye, Optimal, and many others who offered their services for free or reduced fees to maximize the donation in support of War Child UK efforts to help children worldwide. 

All proceeds from HELP(2) will go to War Child UK to support the War Child Alliance's work to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world. In the US, the War Child Alliance operates under 'Children in Conflict'.

If you would like to donate directly to the cause please reach out to Children In Conflict:

[email protected]

TRACK LIST:

Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night
Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - Flags 
Black Country, New Road - Strangers
The Last Dinner Party - Let’s do it again!
Beth Gibbons - Sunday Morning

Arooj Aftab & Beck - Lilac Wine
King Krule - The 343 Loop
Depeche Mode - Universal Soldier
Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng - Helicopters
Arlo Parks - Nothing I Could Hide
English Teacher & Graham Coxon - Parasite
Beabadoobee - Say Yes

Big Thief - Relive, Redie
Fontaines D.C. - Black Boys on Mopeds
Cameron Winter - Warning 
Young Fathers - Don’t Fight the Young
Pulp - Begging for Change
Sampha - Naboo 

Wet Leg - Obvious
Foals - When the War is Finally Done 
Bat For Lashes - Carried my girl 
Anna Calvi, Ellie Rowsell, Nilüfer Yanya & Dove Ellis - Sunday Light
Olivia Rodrigo - The Book of Love

Oasis - Acquiesce - Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September '25