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Florence Welch returns with studio collage backing this brand new track

Florence & The Machine will release their second studio album on November 7th, it has been confirmed.

The band, led principally by Florence Welch, announced the news while issuing details of the first taster from the new album, ‘What The Water Gave Me‘.

Work on Florence & The Machine‘s new album could be finished by the end of next month, according to producer Paul Epworth.

Kings Of Leon and Florence & The Machine both claimed places on a list of the UK’s ten most played songs of 2010, with pop superstar Lady Gaga coming out on top with the hit single ‘Bad Romance‘.

Florence Welch has been outlining some of the themes which are driving her new material, as she continues work on Florence & The Machine‘s follow up to the hugely successful ‘Lungs‘.

Guitarist Rob Ackroyd, a principal member of Florence Welch‘s much-vaunted Machine, has revealed the band will convene at London’s famous Abbey Road studios shortly in order to begin work on a new album.

Performances from acts such as Arcade Fire and Mumford & Sons are to be made available on iTunes later this evening immediately after the annual ceremony is brought to a close.

Florence + The Machine’s success in the United States seems to have no intention of slowing down. After performing at last night’s 2011 Grammy Awards as well as the Oscars and Elton John’s annual Oscar party on February 27th, Florence Welch and her very talented Machine are pleased to announce shows this summer in the United States. She’ll be headlining venues across the country, as well as garnering a prestigious opening slot for U2 at select dates.

British folk-rockers Mumford & Sons are to perform with the legendary Bob Dylan at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, it has been announced.

British rock band Muse and acclaimed songwriter Janelle Monae are amongst the latest acts ready to perform at this year’s Grammy Awards.