Overview
- The new track was recorded at Angel Studios and produced by James Ford alongside Animesh Ravel.
- HELP(2) is due March 6 on War Child Records, following earlier previews from Arctic Monkeys and the Albarn–Chatten–Tempest collaboration.
- Damon Albarn said 'Flags' features a backing choir that includes Johnny Marr, Jarvis Cocker, Carl Barat and Declan McKenna.
- A studio clip curated with Jonathan Glazer hands cameras to children and includes footage from Ukraine, Gaza, Yemen and Sudan.
- Sessions for the compilation were largely completed through a close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios during one week in November 2025, with proceeds supporting aid, education and specialist mental‑health services.