Plus, Jon Foreman announces four new EPs, P.O.D. releases new acoustic album and Shad posts new song.

Christmas season has officially begun, at least according to Family Force 5. They released their own version of, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” today. You can snag it from digital retailers or check it out in the RadioU Christmas Channel next week. The band also wrapped up a music video for “Sweep The Leg.”

Switchfoot lead singer Jon Foreman will be releasing 24 solo tracks spread across four EPs next year. He posted the massive collection of song and album titles on Instagram.

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Today marks the release of P.O.D.’s crowdfunded acoustic album The SoCal Sessions. Check out the acoustic version of “Youth Of The Nation” below.

Shad has released a brand new song called “Hang On,” which was produced by DJ T. Lo. You can catch him live in New York City on December 4th.