An all-star team of indie artists collaborate on its second volume Noise For now series benefiting independent abortion providers across the country. The composition for Noise For Now Vol. 2 it was revealed on Tuesday (March 26), the same day the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case challenging the availability and accessibility of the safe and effective abortion pill mifepristone.
The 11-track compilation features exclusive tracks from Big Freedia (“Holatta”), David Byrne and Devo (“Empire”), Courtney Barnett (“Boxing Day Blues (Demo),” The War on Drugs (“Victim (Live) ) Claud (“Spare Tire (Demo)” and Julia Jacklin (“Dead From the Waist Down”), among others. At a time when abortion access is being rolled back across the country following the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling in conservative majority overturning Roe v. Wade, the limited-edition collection expected to be released on June 21 will benefit abortion providers through Keep our clinics; The release date will mark the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe, which lifted federal protections for abortion.
The collection will be available on vinyl as well as digitally, with pre-orders available here. “We are so grateful to partner with these incredible artists to raise money and awareness for independent abortion clinics across the US,” Noise for Now executive director Amelia Bauer said in a statement. “We know that when the artists and artists we love speak openly and unapologetically about abortion, abortion is stripped of its stigma. We believe we can shape our future through art, community and collective action.”
Noise for Now allows artists to connect with and financially support grassroots organizations working on reproductive justice, including access to abortion. “Independent clinics continue to be on the front lines: providing the majority of abortion care, providing care throughout pregnancy, and continuing to fight to preserve and expand our rights in court and on the ballot,” said Brooke Thompson, director of development. at the Abortion Care Network. “Art and music are essential to our games. When artists, musicians, advocates and providers work together, we change the culture and tell everyone the truth: abortion is popular and supporting independent providers is essential.”
Its first edition Noise For now — with Maya Hawke, Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell, Bully, Wet Leg and more — is out in November 2023.
See the full tracklist for Noise For Now Vol. 2 below.
Julia Jacklin – “Dead From The Waist Down (Catatonia Cover)”
Courtney Barnett – “Boxing Day Blues (Demo)”
Becca Mancari – “It's Too Late (Demo)”
The War On Drugs – “Victim (Live)”
MC50 feat. Arrow DeWilde – “High School (Live)”
AJ Haynes (of Seratones) – “Everything is Change”
Claud – “Spare Tire (Demo)”
Faye Webster – “Thinking About You (Live)”
SOFIA ISELLA – “Hot Gum (she version)”
David Byrne and Devo – “Empire”
Big Freedia – “Holatta”
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/noise-for-now-vol-2-compilation-abortion-access-tracklist-1235641269/