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Good Riddance charity songs for World Food Programme

Posted by Loren on March 26, 2020

Good Riddance charity songs for World Food Programme
Good Riddance charity songs for World Food Programme

So. Cal punks Good Riddance will release a new EP, spread out of four Thursdays, will 100% of beneits going to the World Food Programme.

The songs are leftovers from recording their Thoughts and Prayers album. Listen to the first song from the EP, "Illusion of Control" below. As stated earlier, Good Riddance will release a new track each Thursday, before releasing the full EP on April 16. Individual song sales are available each week at Bandcamp.

Hit the jump to read the band's full statement about the release.

Like many of you, not being able to go out to shows, or get together with friends, has been a kick in the teeth for us.

We have discussed ways in which our band can strive to maintain a connection with our friends and fans, and to do our modest part to bring a little joy during this uncertain time. As it turns out, we have a few new, unreleased songs, and we could not think of a better time to share them than right now!

100% of the proceeds from these releases will go to the World Food Programme (www.wfp.org), which is doing exceptional work feeding hungry people across the globe, as well as sending food, financial assistance, and much needed medical supplies, to parts of the world hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please enjoy these tunes, and make sure to let us know via social media what you guys think, and, more importantly, how you are all getting along as we trudge through these strange days together.

We trust everyone is finding ways to remain sane, and we cannot wait to get back out and see you all again soon!

Peace,

Luke, Sean, Russ, and Chuck

Good Riddance charity songs for World Food Programme
Good Riddance charity songs for World Food Programme

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