Watford, UK: 23rd March, 2023- War Child, Black Razor Records and alternative rock/rap artists, Ivar & The Horde, today announce the release of a new anti-war song “Broken Walls”, dedicated to raising money for the children affected by the War In Ukraine.
By partnering with War Child, a global charity dedicated to supporting children affected by conflict, Black Razor Records will be donating all Bandcamp proceeds from the release of ‘Broken Walls’ to the organisation, as well as setting up a GoFundMe to support children in conflict-affected regions around the world. With every donation to this campaign, each supporter receives a free Bandcamp code to download the freshly cut ‘Broken Walls’ double A-Side single.
This song is a protest song especially written and produced to raise awareness of the military atrocities going on in the world, especially given the recent anniversary of the War in Ukraine.
“Broken Walls” is the latest release from alternative rock/rap artists, Ivar & The Horde (Stu Brootal & Kieron Pepper), and is launching alongside the war themed arcade twin-stick shooter ‘Tiny Troopers: Global Ops’ developed by Epiphany Games and published by Wired Productions (founders of Black Razor Records) which launched on 9th March. The game highlights a series of military megalomaniacs from around the world, and their greed filled desire to cause conflict and chaos.
Watch the video of ‘Broken Walls’: here
Through their music, the team hopes to raise awareness about the devastating impact that war has on children while encouraging others to support War Child’s mission to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children affected by conflict.
“I hope this tugs at the hearts of those who listen”, said Stu Brootal, Vocalist for Ivar & The Horde. “We constantly point the finger without taking into consideration our complacency in all this. The chaos of the world is a reflection of the chaos in ourselves. If we can each tend to our friends and family and bring them peace, we’ll see it echo outward into a society and a world that is desperate for salvation. And true salvation comes from within. We are the answer.”
All proceeds from the song from Bandcamp and GoFundMe will be donated to War Child.
About ‘Broken Walls’.
With its fast-paced, energetic tempo and rapid-fire lyrics, “Broken Walls” urges listeners to question the violent decisions people make especially in times of war. Ivar & The Horde’s vocals are a mix of rap and spoken word, delivered with emotional intensity. The production of the song is a combination of studio and electronic production techniques while the song’s instrumentation is a combination of programmed beats, live takes of bass and guitar, and sounds that add sonic references, following Ivar & The Horde’s love affair with Rage Against the Machine.
Set apart by its unique blend of genres and its raw, organic intensity, ‘Broken Walls’ is a powerful and thought-provoking track, reflecting Ivar & The Horde’s personal experiences and their desire for reconciliation and harmony in a world that is full of chaos and distortion.
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GoFundMe Link: HERE
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About Black Razor Records Black Razor Records launched in 2022 and is a wholly owned label of Wired Productions. Its mission is to bridge the gap between the video game and music worlds and to provide music creators a platform to showcase and commercialise their talent. All music originates from video games, whether in-game or for promotional purposes. By collaborating with great writers and producers, the loadout is complete. Music is in the DNA. Game on!
Black Razor Records first commercial release is Arcade Paradise EP – a collaboration between writers Kieron Pepper (ex-Prodigy live drummer 1997-2007), Ben Pickersgill (Brighton producer [Klax, Critical]), and singer Stu Brootal (Ivar & The Horde). All proceeds from this first release via the Black Razor Records Bandcamp, is to be donated to the video games mental health charity, Safe In Our World.
About Wired Productions Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, recent notable launches include Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, The Falconeer, Deliver Us The Moon. Upcoming titles include Tin Hearts, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops, The Last Worker, Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Hotel Architect and The Falconeer: Bulwark.
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About Kieron Pepper Composer Kieron Pepper is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, known primarily for his work as the first live drummer for The Prodigy (1997-2007) and subsequently as a member of The Radiophonic Workshop, bass player for Brit Pop legends Sleeper and co-writer/producer for a variety of acts from Wargasm (UK) to Alabama 3. In between these passions he is the Director of Artist Development at WaterBear College of Music, mentoring new artists, bands and producers.
About Stu Brootal (Ivar & The Horde) Stu Brootal, the prodigal son returning to the UK motherland from his teenage years in Texas, already has a strong catalogue of self-released albums under his belt; honestly chronicling the highs and lows of his journey so far, through exquisitely executed hip-hop flows and self-produced beats. After teaming up with Kieron Pepper (ex-Prodigy drummer, Wargasm co-producer) for the BaseFace release ‘Lotus’, the door opened up to some stellar collaborations with Future Funk Squad, championed by The Crystal Method, and various compositions within the gaming world. Stu is currently in the laboratory cooking up a new album, as well as running his own tattoo temple.
About War Child UK
War Child UK is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades they’ve been driven by a single goal – for no child’s life to be torn apart by war. They aim to reach children as early as possible when conflict breaks out and stay to support them through their recovery – keeping them safe, helping them learn and cope with their experiences, and equipping them with skills for the future. They understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution and campaign for changes to policies and practices to support children in conflict, working with children and young people themselves to demand their rights. Together with their partners they deliver vital, life-saving work in 16 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and Latin America.
For more information on War Child visit: www.warchild.org.uk
For press enquiries: press@warchild.org.uk