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 Born Losers shine a light on the ACLU

Posted by Loren on May 6, 2025

Born Losers shine a light on the ACLU
Music For Everyone Volume 2

In 2017, John Nolan and Born Losers Records released a benefit for the ACLU, Music For Everyone. This fall, the series continues to benefit the organization's important work, announcing the release of Music For Everyone Volume 2. The compilation will include original contributions from Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run, letlive., Anthony Green, Kevin Devine, and Kayleigh Goldsworthy, with more still to be announced, while raising funds for the ACLU.

“We put together the first Music For Everyone compilation back in 2017," says Nolan. "We decided to do it in support of the ACLU because they were actively fighting hundreds of legal battles to protect immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, and to stop discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. We decided it’s time for Volume 2 because they’re continuing those fights today and deserve our support now more than ever."

While some participants have been announced, Born Losers is still accepting submissions for consideration.

Born Losers shine a light on the ACLU
Music For Everyone Volume 2

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