Los Angeles Rising: A Musical Fundraiser for Fire-Ravaged California
Introduction
In teh wake of the devastating wildfires that ravaged California,renowned artists have come together to create a unique compilation album,Los Angeles Rising,to raise funds and support musicians and industry professionals affected by the tragedy.The Album
Curated by Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus and producer Nick Launay, Los Angeles Rising features exclusive and unreleased recordings from a diverse array of artists, including:
Nick cave and the Bad Seeds
PJ Harvey
Primal Scream
Gary Numan
Devo
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
jarvis Cocker
The album showcases a wide range of musical styles, from haunting ballads to energetic rock anthems. Each track is a testament to the power of music as a force for healing and support in times of crisis.
The Impact
Proceeds from the album will be donated to Sweet Relief Musicians fund, a non-profit association that provides financial assistance for medical expenses, housing, and basic needs to musicians in need.
The Artists’ Response
“We are all deeply affected by the devastation that these fires have caused,” said Nick Cave.”This album is a way for us to show our support for those who have lost so much.”
PJ Harvey added, “Music has the power to bring people together and provide comfort in times of hardship. We hope that Los Angeles Rising will make a meaningful contribution to the recovery efforts.”
Availability
Los Angeles Rising* is now available on all major digital platforms. Each purchase directly supports the musicians and industry professionals affected by the California wildfires.
Tracklisting
- PJ Harvey With Danni Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans – “The Red River”
- Grinderman – Worm Tamer – “Launayvauz Remix”
- Gary Numan and titan – “Dark rain”
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Turn Into Redux”
- Band of Skulls – Cold Cold Sweat – “Launayvauz Remix”
- Jarvis Cocker – “California Dreamin’”
- Primal Scream – “false Flags” – Orchestral Version
- Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – “michelangelo”
- HASKINS, VANDERMOLEN AND LOHNER – “ALL WE EVER WANTED WAS EVERYTHING”
- Danny Elfman – “Monkeys on the Loose” – The Rising Version
- Devo – “Shoulda Said Yes”
- Siobhan Fahey and Titan – “Deep in LA”
- CRX – “Blip on the Radar”
- David J – “No New Tale To Tell” – Original Demo Version
- Flea, frusciant, Haskins and Deangelis – “A System for Shutting Everything Out”
- US GIRLS – “FOUR AMERICAN DOLLARS” – DEMO VERSION