Massive Attack Reunites With Fontaines DC And Young Fathers On Charity EP

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To benefit Doctors Without Borders’ emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

Throughout his musical career, Mass Attack He has shown his great spirit and honorable support for social causes around the world, in addition to his demonstration against political abuse and wars. This time he reunites with two great bands to release a charity EP specifically in support of doctors in Gaza, in Palestinian territory.

The scenes of horror in Gaza with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers have been made much worse by more than 10 weeks of infamous political failure. It is a tribute to them and their incredible continued work under truly indescribable circumstances. “We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine,” he commented. Mass Attack in a press release.

This benefit event is in the hands of the great collaboration with Fontaines DC and Young Fathers. The name of this project is Ceasefire, a greatest hits compilation from the three bands involved on a 12-inch vinyl with 3D illustrations. It will be available starting March 1, but you can pre-order here.

It is not yet known if it will be an EP with new songs, however there is a playlist with nine songs such as: “Angel (Angel Dust)” of Massive Attack, “I Love You” of Fontaines DC and of Young Fathers it’s found “Rice.”

We feel completely helpless about what we can do at the moment, however we hope that our small contribution to this registry can raise some funds that Doctors Without Borders desperately needs in Gaza. Cease fire now. “Free Palestine,” declared Fontaines DC In an interview.

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Vinyl includes a digital album purchase, once the album is released you’ll be able to stream it unlimitedly through the free Bandcamp app, plus you’ll get a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC, and more. The initiative will also include a limited edition sale signed by the artist of the cover artwork.

The back of the case features words written by the Dr. Mahmoud Abu Nujaila, who was part of Doctors Without Borders. “THOSE WHO STAY UNTIL THE END WILL TELL THE STORY, WE DID WHAT WE CAN. REMEMBER US.” These words went viral on social media and describe the desperation of doctors and civilians in Gaza. Unfortunately, the Dr. Nujaila He died in a stroke a few weeks later.

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