THE MARQUEE
Music history just got a massive update. On March 6, 2026, War Child Records officially released Help(2), a star-studded charity album designed to raise funds and awareness for children affected by global conflicts. This new collection serves as the spiritual successor to the legendary 1995 Help Album, which famously featured icons like Oasis and Paul McCartney.
The lineup for this sequel is just as impressive. Global pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, indie heavyweights Arctic Monkeys, and electronic legends Depeche Mode all contributed tracks to the project. Most of the recording took place at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios in London. The entire production was overseen by James Ford, the acclaimed producer known for his extensive work with Florence + The Machine and The Last Shadow Puppets.
The project’s visual identity is just as impactful as the music. Academy Award winner Jonathan Glazer stepped in as the creative director, centering the release on the theme "By Children, For Children." Rather than using traditional marketing art, the album's visuals were created by children currently living in conflict zones, bringing a raw and powerful perspective to the charitable release.
