Arctic Monkeys will release a previously unreleased song on January 22, 2026, as part of a War Child charity initiative. The track, the band's first new material since their 2022 album The Car, aims to support children affected by conflict. War Child announced the release via Instagram, teasing more details about the upcoming project.
Arctic Monkeys, the Sheffield rock band, are set to share new music in support of War Child, a charity focused on protecting children in war zones. The announcement came on January 20, 2026, when War Child Records posted a teaser on Instagram: "Thursday. 3pm GMT. New track from @arcticmonkeys & more info about our upcoming project to support children living through war."
This marks the band's first release since The Car in 2022. Earlier in January, Arctic Monkeys and Fontaines D.C. promoted the collaboration with a post stating, "There is a group of artists who are working on something important in support of War Child." War Child echoed this, urging followers to donate and sign up for updates on forthcoming music releases.
The charity highlighted its 30-year history, noting the 1995 HELP album that raised funds during conflicts. They reported that 19% of the world's children—around 520 million—are now affected by war, nearly double the 10% figure from 1995. Last year, War Child marked the HELP album's 30th anniversary with a limited-edition boxed set.
Fans speculate the project could be a new compilation similar to HELP, involving artists followed by War Child's Instagram, such as Foals, Damon Albarn, and Wolf Alice. War Child's reset social media features the message: "No child should be part of war. Ever." The release underscores ongoing global challenges for children in conflict zones.
