Massive Just Cause Vol. 2 benefit compilation out now

The Just Cause benefit series has announced its second volume, a compilation of 63 previously unreleased songs that totals nearly five hours of music. The collection features covers, remixes, rarities, demos, collabs, and a live recordings, from the likes of Allegra Krieger, Brutus VIII, hemlock, Lucy Liyou, Natalia Catalan, Okkyung Lee, Pleasure Systems, Shallowater, Starcleaner Reunion, The Soft Pink Truth, and dozens of others. The comp is available to stream and purchase via Bandcamp and Nina Protocol, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated, in perpetuity, to the Immigrant Defense Project, an organization dedicated to protecting and expanding the rights of all immigrants, with a focus on the intersections of the criminal and immigration systems.

Project co-organizer, Bayonet Records’ Evan Welsh, said that “it’s humbling to see the incredible range of artists contributing to this album. Many of them are our friends, and the music here spans a wide spectrum of sounds, genres, and approaches. There’s something for everyone, and we hope listeners discover new favorites alongside familiar voices.” Just Cause Vol. 2 follows 2024’s Just Cause Vol. 1, which was released in support of the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. The Just Cause Vol. 2 artwork was created by Aldrin Regina Valdez, and the album was mastered by Andrew Weathers. Listen to the album and see the full tracklist below.

1. alana amore colvin: “minnesota”
2. Alcove (Alfredo Colón & Hank Mason): “Opal”
3. alice does computer music with Kitba: “Marble Rock”
4. Allegra Krieger: “see through (demo)”
5. Amirtha Kidambi, Chris Williams, & Farida Amadou: “Radical Surrender”
6. Andrew Weathers: “Cuba Notes”
7. Ben Seretan: “life is merely”
8. Brutus VIII: “D.A.R.V.O. Dub Mix”
9. Caitlin Pasko & Kyle Wilson: “where have all the flowers gone (Pete Seeger)”
10. Cameron Knowler: “Placer Camp Blues (Nagra Demo)”
11. Cassandra Croft: “Dark Blue”
12. Darlin’: “The Differences”
13. Dear Laika: “Im Wunderschönen Monat Mai (Robert Schumann)”
14. Erika Dohi: “Myth of Tomorrow (Ambient Mix by sous chef)”
15. Fernette: “Turing Test”
16. Gían Pérez: “Skater Music”
17. Giant Claw: “fallen empire’s silver phoenix”
18. hemlock: “big backyard magnolia”
19. Houndsteeth: “Losing Dogs (Live at 360 Record Shop)”
20. Iceblink: “Sunday Chores”
21. Jadelain: “February 25”
22. Josephine’s Next Million Miles: “Two guys standing on horses while a crowd watches”
23. Kaho Matsui & Heather DiStefano: “all the time”
24. KING VISION ULTRA: “rain dress”
25. Kissy Noises: “Attitude”
26. Kolb: “Otherworldly Weather”
27. Lea Jaffe: “Eyewall (demo)”
28. Leah B. Levinson: “Generate”
29. Libby Quinn: “Muzzleloader (live)”
30. Lucy Liyou: “Gullible Gospel”
31. M. Sage: “Night Pours Out”
32. Mal Devisa: “Sweet Soul”
33. Matteo Liberatore and Jason Nazary: “there are many of us”
34. Meadow System: “Poem (demo)”
35. Michael Beharie: “After the Rain”
36. Michael Cormier-O’Leary: “The Tyranny of Our Beating Hearts (demo)”
37. Middle Sattre: “Confidence”
38. Miti: “Something I Can’t See”
39. MIZU: “Beneath the Siren’s Gaze”
40. Mourning [A] BLKstar: “These Stars Collide [AgainAgainAgain]”
41. Natalia Catalan: “Head Chest Feet”
42. Nate Wooley: “High Tension Lake Roosevelt Columbia River”
43. Nico Hedley: “Inspirational Quotes (demo)”
44. Okkyung Lee: “somewhere in your heart (the 2nd love song)”
45. or best offer: “they know what you did”
46. Otracami: “Sharp Axe”
47. Photokem: “Mr. Rubbish”
48. Pleasure Systems: “The Wind (demo)”
49. Prevail : (: “Ghost Face”
50. Sam Wenc: “Two Arrows”
51. Samantha Kochis: “Violet”
52. Scree: “25.3”
53. Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson: “Some Stuff’s Still Normal, Some Stuff’s Now Normal”
54. Seylu: “Not Your Role”
55. Shallowater: “Cross Plains”
56. silktense: “Empty Gesture / Hollow Shell”
57. Starcleaner Reunion: “Copper Cup”
58. Tashi Dorji: “untitled”
59. The Ark of Teeth: “CHIZU”
60. The Soft Pink Truth: “Cloud (Just Cause Mix)”
61. Tristan Allen: “Tregva”
62. waterproof goldstar: “i spread misinformation on flight simulator games”
63. Yaz Lancaster: “perennial (feat. Tyler Neidermayer)”

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