Underground North: Artists from across the North of Ireland unite for Palestine solidarity compilation

The lineup is a genuine cross-section of what’s going on up there. David Holmes contributes under his The Light Brigade alias, alongside RÓIS, Phil Kieran, Elaine Howley, Huartan, Rory Friers and more, with the music ranging from electronic experimentation and ambient work through to folk minimalism, noise and bass-heavy material. Mastered by Bob Macc.

The title carries weight on two fronts: the lived reality of occupation in Palestine, and the refusal of artists here to look away from it. It’s a framing that resists easy solidarity gestures, acknowledging that these are sounds shaped by grief and anger as much as hope.

All proceeds go directly to Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), the UK-based humanitarian organisation providing emergency medical support and long-term healthcare infrastructure to Palestinian communities.