Worry Bead Records Enlist Artists for ‘True Names’ Compilation
Worry Bead Records Enlist Artists for ‘True Names’ Compilation
Proceeds raise funds for Trans Youth Emergency Project
New York-based independent label Worry Bead Records brings artists like Remember Sports, Squirrel Flower, 2nd Grade, 22° Halo and Pink Navel together for ‘True Names,’ a benefit compilation to raise funds for the Trans Youth Emergency Project.
“True Names feels like a sampler from Matador Records in 1998. It’s a killer indie music mixtape with proceeds going to support Trans Youth.” – TURN & WORK
“The comp also has demos and live versions of tunes from Squirrel Flower, Remember Sports, 2nd Grade, (T-T)b, and more great acts.” – STEREOGUM
“A collective of artists including Remember Sports, Squirrel Flower, 2nd Grade, 22° Halo, and Pink Navel have joined forces for a new compilation album titled ‘True Names’, set to benefit the Trans Youth Emergency Project.” – DORK
“It’s a great set of indie rock, folk and pop songs, all rare or unreleased and it’s for a great cause.” – TREBLE
“Indie all-stars unite for trans youth on ‘True Names’ compilation.” – LOUD WOMEN
“A message of solidarity to anyone afraid or daunted by recent developments, highlighting the unique ability of DIY communities to support and empower.” – VARIOUS SMALL FLAMES
“The music communities have gotten together with Worry Bead Records to organize a comp, with tracks from Squirrel Flower, 2nd Grade and 22 Halo (among others). It’s a benefit, and the money is definitely needed, as the trans community is continuously attacked by these bigoted monsters ruining our country.” – AUSTIN TOWN HALL
“A fantastic new compilation to raise money for the (sadly) much needed Trans Youth Emergency Project” – GET IN HER EARS
“Artists from Boston, New York, Philly, and beyond came together to create the True Names compilation. Each track is a b-side, demo, or live cut shared by members of the indie community. The result is a deeply personal, collaborative effort.” – NYS MUSIC
Track List:
- Pink Navel – “interview (angel of youth)”
- Salt – “Burn Me (demo)”
- King’s Evil – “Villain Story”
- Remember Sports – “Cut Fruit (Live in Montreal)”
- 22° Halo – “Reward”
- Night Moth – “Colder (demo)”
- dust from 1000 yrs – “big moon”
- Squirrel Flower – “Intheskatepark (demo)”
- Really Great – “To Be With You (demo)”
- Michael Cormier-O’Leary – “M-F”
- Trash Girl – “Wind is Shaking”
- Léna Bartels – “My Place (demo)”
- Tuxis Giant – “House by the Sea (demo)”
- Fraternal Twin – “Tepid Water Soap (demo)”
- Eleanor Elektra – “The Word”
- Strong Fenn – “World’s Biggest Ashtray (demo)”
- (T-T)b – “Sugar in the Raw (demo)”
- 2nd Grade – “You’re a Yo-Yo”
About the Compilation:
“The title, ‘True Names,’ was inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea series. In the world of Earthsea, True Names are sacred, holding incredible and transformative power. To know your True Name is to know yourself. And to share your True Name is an extreme act of vulnerability and courage.
States across the country are targeting trans youth by restricting their access to life-affirming care. With this comp, we’re raising funds for the Trans Youth Emergency Project, which helps families of trans youth find healthcare providers, travel to appointments, and pay for medication.
True Names was a big team effort. The songs—all unreleased b-sides, demos, and live cuts—were collected from our music communities in Boston, New York, Philly and beyond. With this comp, we hope to do our part in supporting TYEP’s important work.”
– Matt O’Connor (Worry Bead Records / Tuxis Giant)
About the Trans Youth Emergency Project:
“Cruel laws banning best-practice gender-affirming care have passed in 25 states across the country – and as a result, thousands of transgender youth and their families are being forced to travel extreme distances and take on significant expenses just to get the care they need.
The Trans Youth Emergency Project is here to help families navigate this complex and exhausting maze, offering logistical and financial support. Our team provides 1-on-1 custom patient navigation services and supports families of transgender youth with emergency grants to help them travel out of state for care.”
– TYEP (Campaign for Southern Equality)
About Worry Bead Records:
Worry Bead Records is a family-run, community-oriented DIY label based in Queens, NY. It’s run by Matt O’Connor (of Tuxis Giant) and their partner, Jenny Ruenes.
