“A vinyl compilation featuring artists the world over, covering songs of The Clash and celebrating their music and human rights message.”
Portland alt-rock vets The Dandy Warhols, long-running indie singer-songwriter great Mirah, Pittsbugh post-punks The Gotobeds, cinematic Montreal art rockers Teke::Teke and more have contributed covers of The Clash to upcoming tribute album Hearts & Minds & Crooked Beats. It’s the first in what they’re hoping to be an annual series and it will be out on International Clash Day (February 7) with vinyl and digital sales benefitting humanitarian aid organization International Rescue Committee. You can preorder now.
No songs have been shared from the album yet but you can check out the tracklist and watch the Kickstarter video featuring Teke::Teke and more below.
There’s a NYC release show for the album at Brooklyn Made on February 2 with Mirah, Teke::Teke, and Kill Rock Stars-signed folk artist Seán Barna. Tickets are on sale now. You can see the flyer with more info below:
Songs of The Clash – Hearts & Minds & Crooked Beats
The Dandy Warhols: Straight To Hell
Teke::Teke: Bankrobber
Mirah: I’m Not Down
The Rust and The Fury: The Guns of Brixton
Labasheeda: Deny
Smokey Brights: Train In Vain (Stand By Me)
Seán Barna: Hitsville U.K.
The Gotobeds: I’m So Bored with the USA
Julia Massey of Warren Dunes: Rock The Casbah
Big League: Lost In The Supermarket