Here’s two recent compilations not only containing a bounty of good, local, music but all proceeds go to good (nay, great) causes.
Various Artists – Nashville for Palestine
Seventeen tracks of demos, live recordings and brand new songs from a variety of Nashville artists including Snooper, Total Wife, bats, baby wave, Part Time Filth and so many more. If you’re a regular reader of this site or listener of the WOTT Music podcast, this tracklisting will be very familiar to you. I mean, Abby Johnson covering Brian Eno would be worth whatever suggested donation was on the tin but there’s a slew more here to enjoy.
Most importantly, the funds will go to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, an unfortunate but necessary fund to help those under siege in Palestine.
Lastly, please take a moment to contact your Senator demanding a ceasefire. Money goes a long way in providing relief but a multitude of voices urging politicians to actually do the right thing is the only way for change to occur. Get in touch early and often.
Every year, the staff of Manuel Zeitlin Architects and Zeitgeist Gallery join forces to create an album of original songs that span a wide gamut of styles. For a period of time, all proceeds from that compilation go to a different charity. The 2024 installment, Wake Up and Live, has all sales going to The Nashville Food Project; an excellent non-profit that nurtures community and feeds people in need.
The band “WORK” itself is no single individual or single style. That diversity is exactly what makes it so interesting. “Point of Contact” opens the album with mysterious spoken word, which is followed by the snarling punk of “Go Now Go”, which is followed by the glam rock riffage of “It’s the Guns.” All that is to say, you don’t have to wait long to get something very different from the last. My favorite track this year is “A Handy Guide” but that could change any moment.
Kudos to WORK for investing in a rewarding compilation record every year since 2017 and ensuring that some non-profit benefits from it.