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War Child Records Release ‘HELP(2)’

Brand new album featuring Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Olivia Rodrigo and more - out now!

'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 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 humanitarian situation globally today.

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As violence erupts once again in the Middle East, families are facing fear and uncertainty. War Child estimates that over 100 million children could now be in danger as the threat of wider conflict grows in the region. Every purchase or stream of ‘HELP(2)’ supports War Child UK to raise critical funds for children living through the unthinkable.

The record 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, Oasis, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, Sampha, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg and Young Fathers.

Watch the trailer for ‘HELP(2)’ HERE

HELP(2) - Out now!

Featuring Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., Oasis, Olivia Rodrigo, The Last Dinner Party & more.

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‘HELP(2)’ carries forward the spirit of the original ‘HELP’ album and was brought to life through a close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, recorded predominantly across one extraordinary week in November 2025 under the stewardship of acclaimed producer James Ford.

In addition to the stellar cast of musicians involved, renowned filmmaker and Academy Award Winner Jonathan Glazer acted as Creative Director for ‘HELP(2)’, working with Academy Films to assemble a team of brilliant creatives and overseeing the filming and art direction for the project. Glazer and Mica Levi’s concept was simple - “By Children, For Children” - with his team handing the cameras over to children in order to see the world through their eyes and serve as a constant reminder of the reason for the endeavor to the audience and all involved.

You can watch the music video for ‘The Book Of Love’ by Olivia Rodrigo HERE.  

Filmed by children in Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza and Yemen, the video was directed by Billy Boyd Cope with creative direction by Academy Award Winner Jonathan Glazer.  

HELP(2)

The brand new collaborative album inspired by the landmark 1995 release 'HELP' to engage music lovers globally in support of War Child's vital work.

Buy and stream