Various Artists | HELP (2) | 2CD 857

'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 humanitarian situation globally today.

'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. '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. You can find the full 'HELP(2)' tracklist below.

The spirit of the original record was reflected in the collaborative nature of the recording process with numerous impromptu moments unfolding in the studio. Damon Albarn's session for 'Flags' saw him joined by Johnny Marr on guitar and Kae Tempest and Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C. on vocals; and Olivia Rodrigo was connected with Graham Coxon resulting in the guitarist performing on her cover of 'The Book of Love'. 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.

Each child operated their own small camera and was invited into the studios to film the artists recording without any restrictions. In addition, Glazer's team worked with fixers and filmmakers in Ukraine, Gaza, Yemen and Sudan to gather footage filmed by children on the ground in these conflict zones. The results are a stunning piece of work that, ultimately, connects the album to the children the music seeks to help.

TRACKLIST

1. Arctic Monkeys – Opening Night

2. Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest – Flags

3. Black Country, New Road – Strangers

4. The Last Dinner Party – Let’s Do It Again!

5. Beth Gibbons – Sunday Morning

6. Arooj Aftab & Beck – Lilac Wine

7. King Krule – The 343 Loop

8. Depeche Mode – Universal Soldier

9. Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng – Helicopters

10. Arlo Parks – Nothing I Could Hide

11. English Teacher & Graham Coxon – Parasite

12. Beabadoobee – Say Yes

13. Big Thief – Relive, Redie

14. Fontaines D.C. – Black Boys on Mopeds

15. Cameron Winter – Warning

16. Young Fathers – Don’t Fight the Young

17. Pulp – Begging for Change

18. Sampha – Naboo

19. Wet Leg – Obvious

20. Foals – When the War Is Finally Done

21. Bat For Lashes – Carried My Girl

22. Anna Calvi, Ellie Rowsell, Nilüfer Yanya & Dove Ellis – Sunday Light

23. Olivia Rodrigo – The Book of Love