Arctic Monkeys release first new song since 2022 to benefit War Child

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ben Beaumont-ThomasJanuary 22, 2026 at 04:14 PM

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Arctic Monkeys have released "Opening Night," their first new song since 2022, to benefit the charity War Child. The track is part of HELP(2), a compilation album released on March 6th featuring artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, and Depeche Mode. The album is a sequel to War Child’s 1995 album Help, aiming to raise funds for children affected by conflict. Jonathan Glazer contributed by working with children in war zones to create films. James Ford, Arctic Monkeys' producer, oversaw the album's recording at Abbey Road Studios. War Child estimates that one in five children globally are affected by war, highlighting the urgency of the project.

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