New Music: Begging For Change

           

Pulp shares a new track "Begging for Change", which was recorded at Abbey Road and mixed by James Ford with backing support from Damon Albarn, comes from War Child's upcoming charity compilation record, Help(2), the follow-up to their initial 1995 compilation in aid of war-torn areas. Following contributions by Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Wet Leg, and more, Pulp’s ‘Begging for Change’ does exactly what it says on the tin – beckons you to straighten up and really think about the world around you. In keeping with this direct approach, Jarvis Cocker's accompanying remark on the track highlighted their previous efforts with War Child and what this new single means as a notable addition. Cocker said: "Thirty years ago, we gave our Mercury Prize (and the prize money) to War Child." "This year, we have given more. How much more? You’ll have to wait and see." The song was initially a throwaway from the band’s recent record, More. Well, not exactly – they'd worked on it during the sessions, but it wasn't immediately in the state they’d wanted to include it on the record. For War Child, they gave it another go, turning it into an anthemic rallying cry for change in today’' societally complacent world.