Today marks the digital release of "Dear New Orleans," a record put together by Air Traffic Control and the Future Of Music Coalition. The project emerged from a series of artist retreats that the groups organized. Benefiting from this album are Sweet Home New Orleans and Gulf Restoration Network.

For background on the artist retreats which led to the album, check out Tim Quirk's post. The album features loads of SXSW alumni, including My Morning Jacket, Nellie McKay, Wayne Kramer, Tom Morello, Indigo Girls, Thao Nguyen and many more.

"Dear New Orleans" is today's $2.99 deal at Amazon's MP3 store, and will hit retail stores and other online outlets tomorrow. Show your solidarity with the musicians of New Orleans and buy it today!

Image courtesy of dearneworleansmusic.org