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Fiona Apple Releases Vinyl to Support Mothers in Need

12/20/2025

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Fiona Apple, the musician, announced a 12-inch vinyl of her protest song, 'Pretrial (Let Her Go Home),' highlighting U.S. cash-bail system's impact on women, particularly Black mothers.
The release includes the original track, an instrumental version, a practice version, and 'Court Watchers,' a narration and score by Apple.
Each sale donates at least $7 to the Let Her Go initiative, supporting affected mothers, and Apple draws on her Courtwatcher experiences.

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Story summary

Fiona Apple, the musician, announced a 12-inch vinyl of her protest song, 'Pretrial (Let Her Go Home),' highlighting U.S. cash-bail system's impact on women, particularly Black mothers.
The release includes the original track, an instrumental version, a practice version, and 'Court Watchers,' a narration and score by Apple.
Each sale donates at least $7 to the Let Her Go initiative, supporting affected mothers, and Apple draws on her Courtwatcher experiences.