Full Breakdown
Contra-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Vol. 1: “ICE OUT” – A Benefit Compilation Mobilizing Artists Against U.S. Immigration Enforcement
8/13/2026, 12:07:17 AM
Core Event – Release of a Multi-Artist Benefit Album
Build Art Make Change (BAMC) is issuing a 47-track benefit compilation titled Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT. The album drops on October 2 via SoundsGood Records and will be available digitally, on CD, and in limited-edition vinyl. Proceeds go to the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) and Unión del Barrio, groups that defend labor rights for immigrant communities.
Key Figures & Groups – Primary Contributors
- Dali Colorado – Founder of BAMC and curator.
- Lalo Alcaraz – Artistic director and spokesperson.
- Kathleen Hanna – Singer (Bikini Kill) and co-lead on the first single.
- Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz – Beastie Boys member, co-lead on the first single.
- Tom Morello – Guitarist (Rage Against the Machine), contributor of “Pretend You Remember Me.”
- Jello Biafra – Former Dead Kennedys vocalist, contributor of “Three Strikes.”
- Mario Caldato Jr. – Producer of the lead single.
- Money Mark, Fredo Ortiz, Frank Figueroa – Musicians featured on the lead single.
Timeline
- August 14 – Tickets for the album-release concert go on sale at contra-ice.com.
- October 2 – Official release of Contra-ICE Vol. 1.
- October 3 – Day-long performance event at La Cita, Los Angeles.
Data & Statistics
- Over 30 artists contribute exclusive material.
- 47 tracks span rock, punk, hip-hop, comedy, and spoken word.
- The first single covers DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You,” featuring Hanna, Ad-Rock, Money Mark, Fredo Ortiz, and Frank Figueroa.
- Formats include digital download, CD, and limited-edition vinyl signed by select contributors.
Official Statements & Responses
BAMC founder Dali Colorado said the compilation functions as “cultural infrastructure” that supports frontline organizations and amplifies immigrant voices.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s not often you get to play music with your favorite people while working with a grassroots organization like Contra-ICE. They are passionately fighting against fascism and white supremacy, which is something none of us can afford to ignore,” — Kathleen Hanna.
- “Contra-ICE is not only an album. It is not only a collective,” — Dali Colorado.
- “It is a cultural infrastructure built to support frontline organizations, amplify immigrant voices, and mobilize creatives who believe that love is not passive; it’s organized.” — Dali Colorado.
What’s Next – Release Concert and Ticketing
The launch will be celebrated with a live-performance showcase on October 3 at La Cita in Los Angeles. Tickets become available on August 14 at 10 a.m. local time through contra-ice.com. The event will feature performances by the album’s contributors and serve as a fundraiser for NDLON and Unión del Barrio.
