Quelle Surprise

"Quelle Surprise" is a single by British electronica/post-hardcore band Enter Shikari, released on May 19, 2011. It was originally planned to be the first single released from the band's third studio album A Flash Flood of Colour, however, Rou Reynolds has since confirmed that it won't feature, and instead will be a stand alone single much like the previous single "Destabilise".^[1] The song was first played live at the SXSW Festival on 18 March 2011 in Houston, Texas. The track's debut airing was on 19 May 2011 Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show, he chose the track for the "Hottest Record In the World" spot.^[2]

The single was released on iTunes shortly after being played on Zane's show. The single comes with 3 b-sides, 2 of them being remixes of "Destabilise", 1 by Rou's side project ROUT and 1 by London artists Creatures of Love. The other b-side being a live recording of "Hectic" from the Enter Shikari Christmas party featuring Matty P. It was announced that on July 11 2011, this EP is going to be released as a limited edition 2 7" vinyl set (one will be red and one will be white).

Personnel

• Roughton "Rou" Reynolds (Vocals, Electronics)
• Liam "Rory" Clewlow (Guitar, Vocals)
• Chris Batten (Bass, Vocals)
• Rob Rolfe (Drums, Vocals)

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