"The original HELP meant a lot to me and to have the opportunity, given the current news cycle, to help galvanize our music community into doing something as unarguably positive as helping children in war zones seemed like a no brainer. The experience of making the album itself has been very powerful, and dare I say life affirming for me personally, against the backdrop of a very difficult year. I'm extremely proud of the results and of the efforts made by all involved. I can't wait for people to hear this very special record."
"I felt incredibly honored when War Child asked me to work on HELP(2),"
Arctic Monkeys released "Opening Night," their first new song since 2022, as the lead single for HELP(2), a charity compilation benefiting War Child UK. HELP(2) serves as a sequel to the 1995 HELP compilation and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios during a single week in November 2025 with James Ford producing. The compilation includes originals and covers from contributors such as Olivia Rodrigo, Fontaines D.C., Damon Albarn, Depeche Mode, Beck, and many others. The project arrives on March 6, with pre-orders currently available, and proceeds support War Child UK's work for children in war zones.
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