On March 6, War Child Records unveiled the highly anticipated charity album HELP (2), aimed at raising funds for children in Ukraine, Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and ten other countries where the organization operates.
The album features contributions from global music icons such as Oasis, Depeche Mode, Olivia Rodrigo, and many more.
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According to Consequence Sound on March 6, HELP (2) is a continuation of the 1995 album HELP, which was released to support children affected by the war in Bosnia. That original album featured artists like Radiohead, Blur, Sinead O’Connor, and Smokin’ Mojo Filters, raising approximately $1.9 million for the cause.
HELP (2) includes 23 tracks from renowned artists including Depeche Mode, Pulp, Beck, Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Blur, Big Thief, Sampha, Foals, Wet Leg, Young Fathers, Oasis, and Arctic Monkeys. Notably, Opening Night by Arctic Monkeys, written specifically for HELP (2), marks their first new release in four years.
Olivia Rodrigo has also made a powerful contribution with a cover of The Book of Love by the British band The Magnetic Fields, while Fontaines D.C. recorded a rendition of Sinead O’Connor’s Black Boys on Mopeds. The album is already available on streaming platforms, offering fans an opportunity to enjoy new music while supporting a vital cause.
In a special bonus, Oasis, who have not released new music for years, contributed a live recording of Acquiesce, performed during their Wembley Stadium concert on September 28, 2025. This recording is featured as a 7-inch single in the vinyl edition of HELP (2) and as a hidden bonus track in the double-CD version. It is not available on streaming services. The track also marks Oasis’ first physical release following their reunion in 2025.
In a parallel initiative, Ukrainian ethno-band DakhaBrakha has launched a new music video project, Dytyatochko (Little Child), shedding light on the heartbreaking issue of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia.
The video is a poignant artistic reaction to the horrors of Russia’s invasion, capturing the grief and collective memory of a nation under siege. It draws attention to the tragic fate of more than 20,000 Ukrainian children who have been forcibly taken to Russia, with many sent to “re-education” camps or placed with Russian families.
Dytyatochko combines a haunting lullaby, traditional folk vocals, and powerful visuals to immerse viewers in the delicate realities of childhood, innocence, and the devastating impact of war on young lives.
Earlier, the Irish rock band U2 has released a powerful new track, Yours Eternally, recorded in collaboration with British singer Ed Sheeran and the Ukrainian band Antytila.
The song is part of U2’s new EP Days of Ash, a project in which each track is dedicated to a specific person.
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