Help 2: Behind the Scenes as Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp and Arctic Monkeys Record Charity Album
The charity album Help(2) features over 30 artists including Arctic Monkeys, with proceeds aiding children affected by conflict worldwide, War Child said.
- On Thursday January 22, Arctic Monkeys released `Opening Night`, their first new song in four years and lead single from HELP.
- Three decades on, the project highlights War Child says nearly one in five children worldwide—520million—now live in conflict zones.
- Produced by James Ford, HELP was recorded over one week at Abbey Road Studios in November 2025 with Jonathan Glazer as Creative Director, involving children and fixers in Ukraine, Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.
- On Friday March 6, HELP will be released via War Child Records with proceeds supporting emergency aid, education and mental-health support to children in conflict zones.
- Rich Clarke, Head of Music at War Child UK, said HELP is `more than an album` and highlights the collaborative studio process involving Damon Albarn and Depeche Mode.
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A new song by Arctic Monkeys was released this January 22 on YouTube and Spotify, in collaboration with War Child Records. The song, titled Opening Night, represents the official announcement of Help (2), the upcoming record label album that, in line with past releases such as Help (1995), will be a charity album to support youths violated by wars. War Child Records is an independent label derived from War Child, a British-based NGO that investi…
Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo & More to Appear on War Child’s Star-Studded Charity Compilation ‘HELP(2)’
Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo and Depeche Mode are among the massive names set to feature on an upcoming charity compilation raising money for War Child. HELP(2) will be released on March 6 via War Child Records, and will raise funds for young people and children whose lives are impacted by armed conflicts. Pre-orders for the upcoming compilation are open on War Child’s website. The LP features a number of huge British and international nam…
Arctic Monkeys back with new song 'Opening Night' after 4 years - all you need to know
The release of Arctic Monkeys' new track 'Opening Night' marks their first fresh material in four years, following their 2022 record The Car. The song serves as the lead single from a charitable compilation album called HELP(2), issued through War Child Records
All you need to know about Arctic Monkeys new song 'Opening Night' after 4-year hiatus
Arctic Monkeys have released their first new music in four years since their 2022 album The Car. The brand new song called 'Opening Night' is the lead single from a new charity compilation album called HELP(2)
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