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I came across Enter Shikari on Maden NFL 08. It was an accidental encounter relating one of their tracks, but I instantly loved their music. While some may think the rock/electronics clash, I think it's a rather distinctive sound. The "rock" side delivers crushing guitars, while the keyboards give a great melodic undertone. I like their heavy guitars and drums that go nicely into harmonious and catchy choruses. I enjoy most of their tracks on their previous two CDs. This band isn't for everyone but they're a favorite of mine.

Enter Shikari will be releasing their third studio album “A Flash Flood of Colour” on January 16, 2012 via Ambush Reality, Hopeless. The new album will contain the following tracks:

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The Maccabees have got to be one of the most underestimated bands of all time. I think 2009 was a great year for them. Their sophomore album was brilliantly written and proved their maturity as a band. I think they may be one of those "fine wine" bands- getting better and better with each successive release. As their debut album stays a favorite of mine, it was always going to be hard to follow but Wall of Arms does it for me. It's an appeal to say "all of them!" but most terrific have to be "Love you Better" and "No Kind Words". But, what makes The Maccabees such a great band is their talent to perform live- I have seen them several times and each time I have been blown away so if you ever get the chance to catch them live- do it! It's an unforgettable experience.

The Maccabees will be releasing their third studio album “Given to the Wild” on January 09, 2012 via Fiction. The CD contains thirteen tracks as listed below:

After their gigantic sophomore, The Fray comes back three years later with their third studio album Scars & Stories, produced by Brendan O'Brien. The album contains twelve tracks and all of them were written by the band members. The first single off of the album “Heartbeat” was release in October. An up-tempo song inspired by their real life experiences. This song brings life back into the music industry. The Fray’s soothing guitar rhythms along with their stylish blend of rock and alternative it sure to make an impression. The lead singer’s voice no longer sounds like David Gray or John Mayer knockoff; he's really found his range this time around.

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Walt Disney Records has announced that they will be releasing the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to its upcoming movie The Muppets on November 22, 2011, one day ahead of the film release date. The soundtrack contains 15 songs and three of them are classic Muppets songs which are "Mahna Mahna", "Rainbow Connection" and "The Muppet Show Theme" (featuring guest vocalist Joanna Newsom).

Tex Richman (plays by Chris Cooper) sets up to flatten the Muppet Stage to excavate for oil. Muppet Walter, the top Muppet supporter, his brother Gary (plays by Jason Segel) and Gary's fiancée Mary (plays by Amy Adams) finds out about Tex Richman's plan, and attempt to prevent him by making The Best Muppet Telethon Ever, raising ten million dollars required to keep the stage. To make The Best Muppet Telethon Ever, Walter, Mary, and Gary should help Kermit bring back together the Muppets, who have all gone their own ways.

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Here is the complete track list (songs) for Charles Hamilton’s upcoming debut album My Heart, release date to be announced later. Hamilton released the first single from the album called "Gauchos" in May 2010 and in November 2010, in honor of Charles Hamilton's Birth date, The Single "All Alone" was released on Charles Hamilton's Facebook Fan Page.

Here is the complete track listing for Chipmunk’s upcoming second studio album “TRANSITION”, set for release on April 18, 2011 via Columbia Records. “Flying High” was the first song released from the album. The single was released in November 2010 for digital download. It's highest charting position on the UK Singles Chart is number 72. Champion was the second song released from the album, It features vocals from American singer Chris Brown and was released in February 6, 2011. It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.

Complete tracklisting for the Stevie Nicks’ upcoming seventh studio album “IN YOUR DREAMS”, set for release on May 3, 2011 via Reprise Records. In Your Dreams will be her first studio album since 2001's Trouble in Shangri-La. The first single, "Secret Love", was released on February 8, 2011.

The complete CD tracks (songs) for Lenka’s upcoming sophomore album “TWO”, set for release in the USA on April 19, 2011 via Epic Records. "Roll with the Punches" is the first promo song released from the album, which was released in November 2010. "Everything at Once" is the second promo song off of Two. It has been released digitally."Heart Skips a Beat" is announced to be the first official song from the album.

Here is the complete track list for the Fleet Foxes’ upcoming second studio album “Helplessness Blues”, set for release on May 3, 2011 via Sub Pop, Bella Union Records.

Here is the complete track listing (songs) for Tyler the Creator’s upcoming second studio album “GOBLIN”, set for release on May 10, 2011 via XL Recordings.

Here is the complete track listing (songs) for Saliva’s upcoming seventh studio album “UNDER YOUR SKIN”, set for release on March 22, 2011 via Island Records. The first single from the album titled "Nothing", impacted radio on January 25, 2011 and was released for digital download on February 01, 2011.

Here is the complete track listing for the Katy B’s upcoming debut album On a Mission, set for release in the UK on April 04, 2011 via Rinse / Columbia Records. Lead single titled “Katy On a Mission" was released in August 2010 through Rinse FM, where it debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 5. "Perfect Stranger", a collaborative single between Katy and trio Magnetic Man also saw release; having been released through Columbia Records on 3 October 2010; where it debuted in the UK at number 16. "Lights On" was released as the album's second single on 19 December 2010 through Columbia Records, where it debuted in the UK at number 4.

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Here is the complete track list (songs) for Patrick Wolf’s upcoming fifth studio album Lupercalia, set for release in March 2011 on Hideout, a subsidiary of Mercury Records. A preview of The Bachelor was released on the Bandstocks website, and later featured on Wolf's MySpace page, entitled "Battle Megamix". The megamix featured two songs not found on The Bachelor (Time of My Life and Together), which now appear on the new album.

Here is the complete track list for the Crystal Stilts’ upcoming second studio album IN LOVE WITH OBLIVION, set for release on April 11, 2011 via Slumberland Records in the USA and Fortuna POP! In the UK. The new album will act as the follow-up to 2010's "Shake the Shackles" 7-inch and 2008's debut Alight of Night.

Here is the complete track list for the Yelle’s upcoming second album SAFARI DISCO CLUB, set for release in the UK on March 21, 2011 and in the USA on March 29 2011. The first single, Safari Disco Club, was released on January 10, 2011, with a music video directed by Jeremie Saindon following on March 1, 2011.

Here is the complete track list for Amon Amarth’s upcoming eighth studio album “Surtur Rising”, set for release on March 29, 2011 via Metal Blade.

Here is the complete track list for Sara Evans upcoming sixth studio album STRONGER, set for release on March 8, 2011 via RCA Nashville Records. "A Little Bit Stronger" was released as the album's lead-off single in September 2010. It has since become a Top 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It has become her biggest hit since "As If" in late 2007.

Here is the complete track list for the Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming third studio album ROLLING PAPERS, set for release on March 29, 2011 via Rostrum, Atlantic Records.

"Black and Yellow" became Khalifa's first and most popular single off the album upon its release on September 14, 2010. It became one of the most popular and highest selling Hip Hop songs of 2010, obtaining massive radio air-play and eventually attaining sales of 2,342,000. Claiming to have wrote it in honor of his hometown city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's sporting team's colors, the song became the un-official anthem of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The song is also notably popular for being remixed numerous times by fellow rappers, including Lil Wayne, Tyga, Slim Thug, Young Jeezy, Wale, Donnis, Game, YG, Kendrick Lamar, Jim Jones and Maino. The official remix entitled, "Black and Yellow (G-Mix)" would later be released in February, and feature Snoop Dogg, Juicy J and T-Pain.

"Roll Up" became the second official single off the album, after being released on February 3, 2011. The single is once again produced by Stargate.

"On My Level" a third single, released on iTunes on February 22, 2011, became the third single off the album. The song features vocals from Too $hort, and is produced by Jim Jonsin.

Here is the complete track list for the Mana’s upcoming eighth studio album DRAMA Y LUZ, set for release on April 12, 2011 via WEA Latina Records.

Broken Bells is set to release a four song EP titled MEYRIN FIELDS on March 29, 2011. The release will feature the previously unreleased tracks "Windows", "Heartless Empire", "An Easy Life", and the title track "Meyrin Field". The Broken Bells EP will be available in vinyl, CD softpack and digital formats.