This week’s PBS Feature Album is HELP(2), the brand new collaborative album compiled by War Child Records.
This release is 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 humanitarian situation globally today.
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.
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.
Led by Brian Eno, the original HELP album (1995) has become one of the most celebrated charity records ever made, featuring contributions from Oasis, Blur, Radiohead, Massive Attack, Portishead, Sinéad O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Paul Weller and more.
All proceeds from HELP(2) support War Child UK to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict around the world. The album 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.
Tune in all this week to hear tracks from HELP(2). PBS Members have the chance to win a vinyl copy of the album - simply email your name and membership number to before midnight Sunday March 15.
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TOP TRACKS WE'RE LOVING THIS WEEK
Sarah Carroll - 'Life Is Sad'
Annahstasia - 'Satisfy Me' Live at Glasshaus
Seefeel - 'Ever No Way'
Jnbo - 'Missing'
Ruby Gill - 'Lunch In Peace'
José González - 'A Perfect Storm'
I'm With Her - 'The Obvious Child' (Nashville)
olza - 'dancingwithbrokenfeet'
Leadville - 'Keep Hoping'
K.Verell - 'The Heart of the Forest'
