HELP(2) is a brand new collaborative album, inspired by the landmark 1995 release 'HELP', which brings music lovers together 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 situation for the 1 in 5 children globally living through war today. Recorded in a single day, the original ‘HELP’ album raised over £1.2 million, enabling the charity to provide vital support to thousands of children caught in the Bosnian conflict, and was hailed as “the best charity album ever made” by critics.  

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 as Executive Producer, 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…amongst other musicians, engineers, mixers and producers. In addition to the stellar cast of musicians involved, renowned filmmaker Jonathan Glazer and his team at Academy Films generously helmed the Creative Direction for HELP(2), overseeing both the filming and art direction for the project.  

All proceeds from this album support War Child UK to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world. HELP(2) represents hope for children whose lives have been torn apart by war. It is a testament to the generosity of artists and the music industry for making a positive difference towards securing a safer, brighter future for those children. Because no child should be part of war. Ever.

A1. Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night
A2. Damon Albarn , Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - Flags
A3. Black Country, New Road - Strangers
A4. The Last Dinner Party - Let's Do It Again!
A5. Beth Gibbons - Sunday Morning
B1. Arooj Aftab & Beck - Lilac Wine
B2. King Krule - The 343 Loop
B3. Depeche Mode - Universal Soldier
B4. Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng - Helicopters
B5. Arlo Parks - Nothing I Could Hide
B6. English Teacher & Graham Coxon - Parasite
B7. beabadoobee - Say Yes
C1. Big Thief - Relive, Redie
C2. Fontaines D.C. - Black Boys On Mopeds
C3. Cameron Winter - Warning
C4. Young Fathers - Don't Fight The Young
C5. Pulp - Begging For Change
C6. Sampha - Naboo
D1. Wet Leg - Obvious
D2. Foals - When The War Is Finally Done
D3. Bat For Lashes - Carried My Girl
D4. Anna Calvi , Ellie Rowsell , Nilüfer Yanya & Dove Ellis - Sunday Light
D5. Olivia Rodrigo - The Book Of Love