Further heating up as one of the year’s most anticipated releases, War Child Records announced that Oasis will feature on the HELP(2) album in aid of War Child, out today, with a very special inclusion: a stand-alone 7” single enclosed within the gatefold of the vinyl edition and as a hidden track on the double CD version. The track is also available to stream and download. The band have generously...
War Child Records today release ‘Helicopters’ by Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng – taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming HELP(2) album. Produced by Ezra Collective and mixed by David Wrench, the group join forces with Greentea Peng for a commanding collaboration that seamlessly fuses their distinct sonic identities. Driven by a hypnotic bassline and deep dub textures, the track pairs rich instrumentation with sharp, reflective lyricism. It confronts the weight...
War Child Records today release ‘Begging For Change’ by Pulp – taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming HELP(2) album, released on Friday 6th March. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios and produced and mixed by James Ford and Animesh Raval, ‘Begging For Change’ captures Pulp at their most intense – stripped-back, urgent and unapologetic. Jarvis Cocker requested the same kids’ choir that featured on recent HELP(2) single ‘Flags’ to add screams to this primal anthem, with an all star choir including Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten, Kae Tempest and Carl Barat adding...
War Child Records have released ‘Let’s Do It Again!’ by The Last Dinner Party – taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming HELP(2) album. Riding high on the continued success of their second album ‘From the Pyre’, The Last Dinner Party return with ‘Let’s Do It Again!’ for HELP(2), recorded at Angel Studios and produced by James Ford and Animesh Ravel. A flawless slice of pop, the track showcases the band’s now-signature theatrical vigour and force – an intensity they’ve commanded since...
War Child Records today release ‘Flags’ by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest – taken from the highly anticipated forthcoming HELP(2) album. ‘Flags’ is the crowning collaboration on HELP(2), a powerful reflection on youth and selfhood written by Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten (Fontaines D.C.) and Kae Tempest. Produced by Albarn, James Ford, Marta Salogni and Toby L, the track stands as a bold statement of resilience – finding strength within and solidarity with others. Driven by a memorable...
War Child Records today announce HELP(2). You can listen to the first single from the album, ‘Opening Night’ by Arctic Monkeys, now HERE. HELP(2) is a brand new collaborative album inspired by the landmark 1995 release HELP to engage music lovers globally 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...
Sleaford Mods and Hot Chip have united for a collaborative joint single featuring new tracks ‘Nom Nom Nom’ and ‘Cat Burglar’. The songs have been released as part of Friendly Records ongoing series of seven-inches in aid of charity War Child, and feature artwork from influential and acclaimed British artist David Shrigley. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios as part of one of Abbey Road’s innovative and groundbreaking Lock In Sessions, which...
