Universal Music's Songs For Japan charity comp features more big-ass names one could hope for : John Lennon, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., Bob Dylan, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Justin Timberlake... I know this kind of big charity project doesn't go well with subtlelty and in these times every donation helps, but I find songs like Cee Lo Green's "It's OK" and Pink's "Sober" quite out of place. Proceeds go to the Japanese Red Cross.
Following the disaster occuring in Japan, musicians mobilize themselves to contribute to fundraising for humanitarian aid. This blog lists their initiatives and will be updated as new ones see the light. If you know about similar projects, please send info to musicreliefjapan[AT]hotmail.fr Twitter@MusicReliefJP
Antiopic
Antiopic release another all-star comp featuring Fennesz, Prefuse 73, The Ex, Zeena Parkins, Sylvain Chauveau, Oneohtrix Point Never... Available from Thrill Jockey's download shop Fina. Proceeds will go to Civic Force.
For Nihon
Unseen Music are releasing this big compilation with contributions from Alva Noto, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Taylor Deupree, Robin Guthrie and many more ambient / pop / electronica artists. Available directly from the label as a digital release (mp3/flac) and as a CD (temporarily out of stock, to be repressed in September) or from iTunes and emusic Proceeds will go to the Japan Eartquake Relief Fund.
For Nihon - compilation sampler to benefit the Japan earthquake by Keith Kenniff - Helios
For Nihon - compilation sampler to benefit the Japan earthquake by Keith Kenniff - Helios
Chad VanGaalen
Chad VanGaalen’s "Your Tan Looks Supernatural" EP is composed of outtakes from his upcoming album Diaper Island. Exclusively available on Bandcamp as a response to the crisis in Japan, 100% of all proceeds from the EP will be forwarded to the Red Cross Aid Effort.
The Morning Benders
The Morning Benders released a new EP in support to the Japan Society's Eartquake Relief Fund.
Snuff Crew
Get ready to sweat for good ! The enigmatic "two-person collective" (!) Snuff Crew rounded up Laurent Garnier, Hard Ton, Patrick Pulsinger and 42 other artists to contribute to techno charity comp Snuff Trax for Japan, out on March 23. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross tsunami relief fund. Available from Juno Download, What People Play, Zero Inch.
Mushrooms Project
Italian cosmic disco duo Mushrooms Project have released "For Japan", a Juno-exclusive track in support to the UNICEF Japan Emergency Appeal.
Mamerico
Japanese band Mamerico will send benefits from download sales of their new track "A Border" to the Japanese Red Cross. (tips on ordering from Ototoy here)
Motomitsu
Music can help raise funds for relief, but it can also help people by easing their fears and anguish, even if it's only for a few minutes. In this perspective, Japanese producer Motomitsu made his house track Water Sun Rise (which he had just released before the earthquake) downloadable for free. Links for donation here.
Punk 4 Japan
A compilation spread out in two volumes for a total of 83 tracks. Now's your chance to discover music by Bob Killed A Dinosaur, Surgery Without Research, Public Disgrace, The Randy Jerkoffs and friends. Available here. Proceeds go to the British Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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