Tori Sheehan
This charity album is slowly becoming one of, if not the biggest, charity albums of all time. Organised by Help(2) to raise funds for War Child UK. It will feature artists such as the Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo, Damon Albarn, Wet Leg, The Last Dinner Party, Foals, Fontaines DC, Beck and Beabadoobee.
Help me understand, What is Help?
The original Help album was recorded in September 1995 and went on to raise £1.2 million for War Child UK. The charity album had artists and public figures such as Oasis, The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Johnny Depp, Kate Moss, Suede, Sinead O Connor, The Levellers, Paul McCartney and many, many more!
The entire album was recorded in one day. Mastered by Brian Eno at Abbey Road Studios with artwork by John Squire of The Stone Roses. The impact, especially for a time without iPhones and social media, was massive. So, what do we know so far about the Help(2) album?
What do we know about Help(2) Charity Album so far?
In November 2025, the artists mentioned above created the album under the guidance of producer James Ford. Pre-orders are open now, with the official release date on March 6th. Due to its charitable nature, the album will be cheaper compared to normal. A double-sided vinyl for only £26! The track list has been made public, as seen below:
Track list:
Side A
1. Arctic Monkeys – Opening Night
2. Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest – Flags
3. Black Country, New Road – Strangers
4. The Last Dinner Party – Dead Flowers
5. Beth Gibbons – Sunday Morning
Side B
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
Side C
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
Side D
19. Wet Leg – Obvious
20. Foals – When The War Is Finally Done
21. Bat For Lashes – Carried My Girl
22. Anna Calvi, Dove Ellis, Ellie Rowsell & Nilüfer Yanya – Sunday Light
23. Olivia Rodrigo – The Book of Love
Arctic Monkeys” Return
You may have noticed the mention of Arctic Monkeys in the track list. The group havent released new music in almost four years and entered a quiet era after their 2023 tour. Arctic Monkeys said,
“When James Ford called and asked if we’d contribute to the Help(2) album we set to work on a song idea and assembled in Abbey Road to record it. “We are proud to support the invaluable work War Child does and hope the record will make a positive difference to the lives of children affected by war.”
A YouTube video has been released on the official Arctic Monkeys and War Child UK channels. Uploaded on the 22nd January 2026. The video is a visualiser for Opening Night by the Arctic Monkeys.
Find Video Here: Arctic Monkeys – Opening Night (Visualiser) – HELP(2)
So the question remains, will you be tuning in for what is shaping to become one of the biggest charity albums of all time?
