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.
HELP(2) carries forward the spirit of the original βHELPβ 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, NilΓΌfer Yanya, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, Sampha, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg and Young Fathersβ¦amongst other musicians, engineers, mixers and producers.
Oasis also feature on the album , with a very special inclusion: a stand-alone 7β single enclosed within the gatefold of the vinyl edition.
The band have generously contributed an exclusive live version of the fan favourite, βAcquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September β25)β. Widely regarded as one of the greatest B-sides ever released with the colossal Oasis Live β25 tour resulting in the studio version charting for the first time. This marks the first physical release of a live recording from the Oasisβ record-breaking 2025 world tour, with the recording taken from the final night of their 7-show run at Wembley Stadium.
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.Β
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.
Tracklist:
- Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night
- Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - Flags
- Black Country, New Road - Strangers
- The Last Dinner Party - Letβs do it again!
- Beth Gibbons - Sunday Morning
- Arooj Aftab & Beck - Lilac Wine
- King Krule - The 343 Loop
- Depeche Mode - Universal Soldier
- Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng - Helicopters
- Arlo Parks - Nothing I Could Hide
- English Teacher & Graham Coxon - Parasite
- Beabadoobee - Say Yes
- Big Thief - Relive, Redie
- Fontaines D.C. - Black Boys on Mopeds
- Cameron Winter - Warning
- Young Fathers - Donβt Fight the Young
- Pulp - Begging for Change
- Sampha - Naboo
- Wet Leg - Obvious
- Foals - When the War is Finally Done
- Bat For Lashes - Carried my girl
- Anna Calvi, Ellie Rowsell, NilΓΌfer Yanya & Dove Ellis - Sunday Light
- Olivia Rodrigo - The Book of Love
- Oasis - Acquiesce (Live from Wembley Stadium, 28 September β25)β (7" Vinyl)