Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way' - Lady Gaga's new album 'Born This Way' has become one of the most anticipated releases of 2011. With 'The Fame Monster' becoming the biggest selling album of 2010, 'Born This Way' set for release in May, will certainly be worth a listen.

Beady Eye, 'Different Gear, Still Speeding’ - Liam Gallagher returns in 2011 with new band Beady Eye. ‘Different Gear, Still Speeding’ is released on February 28 on the band's own record label.

Dr Dre, 'Detox' - The third and final studio album from hip hop artist Dr Dre will be released early 2011 and will feature collaborations with Eminem, La Roux, Snoop Dogg, The Game and Akon.

The Strokes - The follow-up to 2006's 'First Impressions Of Earth' has been produced by Joe Chiccarelli, who has previously worked with U2, Beck and Bjork. It is set for release early Spring 2011.

Coldplay - The the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’ is said to be an concept record, due out late 2011.

Radiohead – Four years on from 'In Rainbows', Radiohead are expected to return in 2011 with a new album. The question is, how will it be released?

Elbow, 'Build A Rocket, Boys' - Elbow's fifth album 'Build A Rocket, Boys' is set for release March 7. The album will be the band's first since their 2008's Mercury Prize-winning album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'.

White Lies, 'Ritual' - White Lies are set to release their eagerly anticipated second album 'Ritual' on January 17. The follow up to 2009's 'To Lose My Life' was produced by renowned producer Alan Moulder.

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne -Jay-Z and Kanye West team up on their forthcoming album 'Watch The Throne'. The album, due out early in the year will be the pair's first proper collaborative record.

Blink 182 - The as-yet-untitled album, set for release this year, will be the band's first since their 2003's self entitled album. Blink-182 will play their first headlining UK tour in seven years in July.

R.E.M , 'Collapse Into Now' - R.E.M's fifteenth studio album 'Collapse Into Now' is set for release March 7. The album features a number of collaborations including Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith and Peaches.

Foo Fighters - The group are currently recording the follow-up to 2007's 'Echoes, Silence, Patience And Grace', which features Nirvava's Krist Novoselic. The band will showcase new material when they play two huge outdoor gigs at Milton Keynes Bowl next summer.

The Streets, 'Computers And Blues' - The Streets return with their final album on February 7. After five albums and nearly 10 years, can Mike Skinner return to the genius of 'Original Pirate Material'? Here's hoping.

U2, 'Songs Of Ascent' - The band's follow-up to 2009's 'No Line On The Horizon' is set for release early 2011. The album, entitled 'Songs Of Ascent', has been produced by Danger Mouse and Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am.

Amy Winehouse – After going off the musical track for a while, Amy Winehouse is set to make her comeback this year. The singer has been working on the follow-up 2006's Grammy-winning 'Back To Black' for several months, and it is expected this year.